Have you ever eaten traditional banana paratha? Do try this breakfast which strengthens the digestive system!

This traditional paratha made from raw banana is not only rich in taste, but is also considered very beneficial for health. When the soft pulp of banana is mixed in the flour with onion, ginger, green chillies and a mixture of aromatic spices, its taste becomes completely different and unique from the normal parathas. The chaat masala and green coriander added to it give it a slight sourness and a touch of freshness, making it a nutritious and delicious addition to breakfast, lunch or children’s tiffin. Today we will tell you the recipe of making banana paratha in an easy way.

Housewife Sumitra Maurya told that the specialty of this paratha is that raw bananas are softened by boiling, due to which the dough does not tear while rolling and the parathas become very soft and crunchy. It is also very easy to make. This paratha is liked by children and adults alike. Its taste is very wonderful. Apart from this, it does not take much effort to make it. It can be made in a few minutes.

Housewife Sumitra Maurya told that not much ingredients are required to make banana parathas. For this, raw bananas – 3, wheat flour – 2 cups, onion – 1 chopped, ginger piece 1 inch, green chillies – 2, chopped coriander – a little, cumin seeds – 1 tsp, whole coriander – 1 tsp, chaat masala – 1 tsp, ghee – 1 tsp are required for moyan, salt, oil or thea – for baking.

The method of making this paratha is very simple. First of all, peel the raw bananas and boil them in a cooker or vessel with water until they become soft. Now when they cool down, mash them well. After this, prepare a tasty mixture by coarsely grinding onion, coriander, green chilli, ginger, cumin and whole coriander. Now take flour in a big vessel, add ghee to it, then add chaat masala, salt and prepared masala. Now add mashed bananas to it and knead a soft and smooth dough. Apart from this, add some water only when required, then apply light ghee on the dough and keep it covered for five minutes so that the dough sets well.

After this, make balls of dough and roll the parathas. Now heat the pan, apply ghee or oil on both the sides and cook the parathas until golden, crisp and cooked well. After this, the soft flour of banana and the aroma of spices together make the paratha very tasty. These parathas taste delicious in breakfast or lunch. Their taste increases even more when served with hot curd, pickle, chutney or any favorite vegetable.

According to health experts, raw banana parathas are considered beneficial for health in many ways, because they contain natural fiber, potassium, vitamin B6 and antioxidants in abundance. This paratha helps in strengthening the digestive system and keeps the stomach full for a long time, hence one does not feel hungry again and again. Raw banana is a good source of energy, so eating this paratha for breakfast helps in staying active throughout the day. When cooked with ghee and spices, it also provides slight warmth to the body, which is especially beneficial in cold weather.