Jackfruit Paratha

This jackfruit paratha is a tasty meal option made with whole wheat and with a jackfruit filling and with a hint of coconut. This can be a great option for lunch or dinner. You can serve this with pickle or dal.

Why you should make Jackfruit Paratha?

This is one of a kind of stuffed parathas. Though stuffed parathas are common, you might come across aloo or paneer stuffing. This paratha has a unique filling made with tender jackfruit and jackfruit seeds with a hint of coconut.

The fllling is made with tender jackfruits which has a touch oif my favorite curry, Tender Jackfruit Curry. This filling tastes divine. Growing up, I have a great share of relishing tender as well as ripe jackfruits, and the seeds in recipes. The touch of coconut along with garam masala, onion, and garlic is simply the best of all.

Did you know that jackfruit is rich in potassium? It adds to the fiber as well as mineraks required for our body functions. So, try this recipe and start to use it in many recipes.

Ingredients

You will require the following ingredients to make this paratha:

Whole wheat flour - This is the base for the paratha and it provides whole some nutrition.

Salt - Adds flavor

Water - To knead the dough and to cook jackfruit

Jackfruit chunks - Tender jackfruit is used in this recipe. This recipe uses frozen jackfruit chunks. This is rich in potassium.

Jackfruits seeds - This recipe uses cooked and frozen jackfruit seeds and this aids in shaping the filling.

Cilantro - boosts aroma

Spices - cumin, garam masala, cumin powder, turmeric are used in this recipe which add flavor.

Thai chili and cayenne - add to the spicy kick

Coconut flakes - dessicated and unsweetened coconut flakes are used in this recipe.

Almond flour - helps in shaping the filling.

Onion, Ginger, garlic - Enhance the flavors.

Serving Suggestions

This paratha can be served as such. The filling has salty and spicy flavors. In addition, you can serve it with some spicy pickle and/or yogurt. Further, serve with this Tadka Dal or Slow Cooker Dal Makhni Or Slow Cooker Moong Curry for a delicious and scrumtious meal.

Vegan?

This paratha is a vegan paratha. Coconut oil pairs well with this paratha flavors and hence there is no need to use butter or ghee. However, if you prefer a regular version, you may use ghee or butter.

Storage

Though you can store this paratha for a day at room temperature, I highly recommend storing it in the refrigerator for an increased shelf life and this ensures no ffod wastage. You can store thios for 3-4 days in the refrigerator or you can store this in the freezer for upto three months. When needed, defrost and cook on tawa and serve it hot.

More Jackfruit Recipes

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Tender Jackfruit Curry

Jackfruit Seed and Peas masala

Jackfruit Seed Pulao

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Jackfruit Paratha

This jackfruit paratha is a whole wheat based paratha with a tasty stuffing made with jackfruit, coconut, and spices.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Indian

Keyword jackfruit, paratha, whole wheat

Servings Paratha

Ingredients

For the dough

2 Cups Whole wheat flour
¾ Cup Water plus 2 tbsp
1 tsp Salt
1 tbsp Oil

For the Jackfruit Stuffing

11 oz Jackfruit chunks frozen
1 cup Jackfruit seeds, cooked frozen
½ Cup Onions finely chopped
1 tbsp Garlic Finely chopped
2 Thai chili
1 tbsp Ginger
1 tbsp Coconut oil
1 tsp Cumin
⅙ tsp Asafetida
½ tsp Turmeric
½ tsp Cayenne
¾ tsp Salt
½ tsp Garam masala
2 tbsp Almond flour
2 tbsp desiccated coconut flakes unsweetened
2 tbsp cilantro chopped

To Cook Paratha

3 Tbsp Coconut Oil

Instructions

Add the flour, salt, oil to a bowl Sprinkle with water and knead to a smooth dough. Cover and rest for 15-20 minutes.
In the emantime, cook the frozen chunks in water for 5 minutes.
Defrost the jackfruit seeds by dropping it in a hot water.
Drain the jackfruit chunks and the driver.
Add it to the food processor along with Thai chili and ginger to make a slightly coarse filling.
Heat oil in a pan and add the cuin and asafetida. Fry for 30 seconds. Add the garlic and saute, Then add the onions and saute for 4 minutes.
Add the ground jackfruit mixture to the pan followed by salt, turmeric, cayenne, and garam masala. Saute for5-6 mnutes until there is no trace of water. Add the almond flour, unsweetened coconut flakes, and cilantro. Mix well.
Divide the filling into 8 portions.
Take. aportion of the dough and flatten it onto 5-i circle. Place a jackfruit filling portion. Gently gather the ends to make a seal. Dust with flour as necessary and roll it into a 8-9 in. circle. Repeat with the rest of the protions.
Heat the pan. Add the paratha and cook for a minute. Flip and continue cooking. Brush with coconut oil on both the sides and cook until you get brown spots on bith the sides. repeat with the rest of the dough and filling portions.
Serve hot with pickle or dal.