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Written By: Aishwarya Iyer | Updated : June 29, 2018 12:03 PM IST
Thyroid disorder is becoming increasingly common among women these days. A quick research about thyroid disorder will tell you that there are various restrictions on what to eat or avoid when someone suffers thyroid disorder. We ask Jaee Khamkar, Nutrition Therapist, Fortis Hospital, Kalyan to pen down a recipe that she advises for pregnant women who suffer from Thyroid disorder.
Mixed vegetable, paneer and dal stuffed paratha
Makes 5 parathas
For the Dough:
3/4 cup whole- wheat flour
1 cup dal water
1/2 tsp oil
salt to taste
For the Filling:
1/4 cup boiled and mashed Spinach (Palak)
1/4 cup grated Carrot
1/4 cup grated Paneer (Cottage Cheese)
2 tbsp grated Beetroot
1 tbsp chopped Coriander (Dhania)
1 tsp finely chopped green Chillies
salt and freshly ground Black Pepper (Kalimirch) to taste
Other Ingredients
whole wheat flour for rolling
oil for cooking
fresh curd for serving
Read:Diabetologist-recommended breakfast recipe for pregnant diabetics for monsoon
Method
Combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl and knead into a soft dough using enough water. Keep aside.
Divide the filling into 5 equal portions, keep aside.
Divide the dough into 5 equal portions.
Roll a portion of the dough into a 125 mm. Use whole wheat flour for rolling to a diameter of about 5 inches.
Place a portion of the filling in the centre of the rolled dough.
Bring together all the sides in the centre and seal tightly.
Roll again into a circle of 125 mm. Use a little whole wheatflour for rolling with to a diameter of 5 inches.
Heat it on a non-stick Griddle (Tava) and cook the paratha using a little oil, until golden brown spots appear on both the sides.
Repeat with the remaining dough and stuffing to make 4 more parathas.
Serve hot with fresh curd.
Nutrient values per paratha
Protein 12.5 g
Carbohydrates 17.1 g
Fiber 3.5 g
Fat 7.5 g
Folic Acid 8.9 mcg
Calcium 52.9 mg
Iron 1.2 mg
Magnesium 31.8 mg
Phosphorus 128.9 mg
Sodium 8.5 mg
Potassium 76.7 mg
Zinc 0.5 mg
Read:Monsoon: What you should avoid eating if you have diabetes?
Benefits
This recipe is good for pregnant women with thyroid because:
It includes all 5 food groups
Recipe is high in calorie and proteins
The protein rich elements of paneer, dal and curd, help for growth and development of the baby
The variety of vegetables makes recipe rich in antioxidants, micro-nutrients and fibres. It helps in preventing constipation and reduces oxidative stress.
The recipe is free of elements rich in Goitrogenic substances (Cabbage, Cauliflower, Broccoli, Kale, Soya) which can interfere with Thyroid function.
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