Cucumber and bottle gourd both are cooling for the body.
Cucumber can actually reduce the problem of bad breadth , recommended for weight loss , reduces the risk of prostate , breast , uterine cancer , hydrate the body as it contains 95% of water in it. Cucumbers contains Vitamin C which is good for immune system , Vitamin B ( B1 , B2 , B3 , B5 , B6) which good for brain function ( boosts your mind ).
Bottle gourd is rich in dietary fibers which can control your blood pressure and it also lower your cholesterol level. Bottle gourd or lauki contains potassium which lower the risk of cancer and good for arthritis.
Ingredients to make cucumber and bottle gourd paratha?
1. Wheat flour
2. Grated Cucumber
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3. Grated Bottle gourd
4. Curd
5. Red chili powder
6. Garam masala
7. Fennel or saunf
8. Salt
How to make cucumber and bottle gourd paratha?
1. take a bowl and add wheat flour , fennel , grated cucumber , grated bottle gourd , just 1 tbs of curd , red chili powder , garam masala , salt and knead it properly to make a smooth dough. Both the vegetables contain high amount of water in it so you won't need extra water for dough generally but if you think that dough is not smooth enough then you can add extra water in it. then just finally geasze it with oil
2. Divide dough into equal size balls and roll them through rolling pin. and fold them like this
3. Now again flattened it
4. Heat tawa on high flame for 5 to 7 minutes and cook parathas on low flame in ghee
5. Serve it with your favorite sauces or curd.
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