Healthy recipe for diabetics: Barley (jau) paratha

The barley paratha is a very delicious, nutritious and wholesome recipe with the goodness of fibre and vitamin K.

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Written By: Naini Setalvad | Updated : November 14, 2014 10:11 AM IST

The barley paratha is a very delicious, nutritious and wholesome recipe with the essence of olive oil. The fibre in barley can help improve digestion and also reduce the risk of colon cancer. The vitamin E in olive oil boosts immunity and prevents blood clot.

Ingredients:

  • Barley flour cup
  • Wheat flour 2 tbsp
  • onion chopped
  • Garlic paste 1 tsp
  • Ginger chili paste 1 tsp
  • Extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp
  • Salt to taste

Method:

  • Chop the onion and make a coarse puree in the mixer.
  • Make the dough by mixing all the above ingredients, water and 1/2 tsp of the oil.
  • Roll into a paratha.
  • Heat tava, smear it with oil and place paratha on it and cook.
  • Serve.

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