Xmas paratha, basically a whole wheat yeast flatbread which is kneaded with dry fruits powder. Further added cheese, bell pepper, green coriander then cut into Christmas tree shape and inserted ice cream stick to hold. Xmas paratha is a fun way to feed fussy eater.
Initially, my friend Shikha told me to make Xmas paratha sort of but I did not see any paratha like this in the google search. No idea came with this "X". After checking my fellow BMers one of the bloggers posted Xmas paratha, I wanted to go ahead with Shikha's idea. My husband checked all posts on "X" but could not agree to make Xmas paratha which I wanted to make with dry fruits. So after a lot of discussions, he made me agree with his idea which was Christmas tree shape paratha pieces.
To make this Xmas tree paratha first I kneaded the dough with yeast, dry fruit powder(cashew & almond powder) and curd. Rested for an hour to let the yeast work on. Roasted from both sides, decorated one cooked side with cheese, bell pepper, and green coriander. Cooked it on low flame for 2-3 minutes and then cut them in Christmas tree shape. I added ice cream stick to hold the paratha pieces. So let see how to make this delicious Xmas paratha.
Xmas Paratha | Dry Fruit Paratha
Ingredient 6 Medium Size Paratha
2 Cup whole wheat flour
¼ Cup dry fruit powder (I used almond and cashew)
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon active dry yeast
¼ Cup yogurt
1 Cup warm water
2 Tblsp oil
1 teaspoon sugar
Method
- First of all in a mixing bowl gather flour, dry fruit powder, baking soda. Combine nicely.
- In a bowl add yeast, sugar, and salt. Add ¼ cup warm water and mix nicely. Cover it and keep it for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes yeast should be bubble up.
- Now add this yeast frothy water, 2 tablespoon oil, yogurt in dry ingredient. You need ¾ cup extra water to knead the dough. Knead till everything bind together nicely.
- Apply little oil on top and cover with aluminum foil. Keep it in a warm place for at least one hour. The dough will double up in an hour.
- After an hour punch the dough to release air and knead for a minute.
- Divide the dough into equal parts. I made 6 parathas with this dough. Heat a griddle on medium heat. I used a cast iron pan to make this paratha.
- Dust the rolling surface and roll into 5-6 " circle. Transfer it to the hot griddle.
- Cook for 1 minute and then flip it over. Cook again for 1 minute. After this transfer it to a plate.
- Decorate one cooked side of this paratha with cheese, bell pepper, and green coriander. Now transfer this paratha back on the hot griddle. cook for 1-2 minute on low flame.
- After 2 minutes transfer it to a cooling rack. Cut them into 6-8 pieces in triangle shape which will be like Christmas tree shape.
- Insert an ice cream srtick and see how your little one happy to enjoy this xmas paratha.
Note
- You can add more cheese and vegetable to this paratha. My husband wanted to make this way.
- It is a fun making paratha for little kids, as they enjoy eating it more happily.
Xmas Paratha is my entry for the letter X in A to Z Indian flatbreads
A- Ajwain Paratha
B- Besan Paratha
C- Cheela (Kuttu Ka Cheela)
D- Dosa (Vrat Ka Dosa)
E- Elaichi Roti (cheeni roti)
F- Farali Paratha Kuttu Ka Bherwa Paratha
G- Gajar Ka Paratha (carrot paratha)
H- Hara Pyaz Ka Paratha (spring onion paratha)
I- Indori Sev Paratha(Bhujiya Paratha)
J- Jain Khakhra
K- Kerala Parotta or Malabar Parotta
L- Lifafa Paratha(palak paneer lifafa paratha)
M- Multigrain Paratha
N- Nachini Pizza Paratha
O- Onion Capsicum Paratha
P- Paneer Paratha
Q- Quinoa Roti or Quinoa Flatbread
R- Rajgira Paratha
S- Soya Kheema Paratha
T- Tofu Paratha
U- Urad Dal Poori or Bedmi Poori
V- Vrat Ka Paratha(Sama Rice Paratha)
W- Wholewheat Vedmi or Gujarati Puran Poli
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Xmas Paratha | Dry Fruit Paratha
Ingredients
- 2 Cup whole wheat flour
- ¼ Cup dry fruit powder (I used almond and cashew)
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- ¼ Cup yogurt
- 1 Cup warm water
- 2 Tblsp oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- First of all in a mixing bowl gather flour, dry fruit powder, baking soda. Combine nicely.
- In a bowl add yeast, sugar, and salt. Add ¼ cup warm water and mix nicely. Cover it and keep it for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes yeast should be bubble up.
- Now add this yeast frothy water, 2 tablespoon oil, yogurt in dry ingredient. You need ¾ cup extra water to knead the dough. Knead till everything bind together nicely.
- Apply little oil on top and cover with aluminum foil. Keep it in a warm place for at least one hour. The dough will double up in an hour.
- After an hour punch the dough to release air and knead for a minute.
- Divide the dough into equal parts. I made 6 parathas with this dough. Heat a griddle on medium heat. I used a cast iron pan to make this paratha.
- Dust the rolling surface and roll into 5-6 ” circle. Transfer it to the hot griddle.
- Cook for 1 minute and then flip it over. Cook again for 1 minute. After this transfer it to a plate.
- Decorate one cooked side of this paratha with cheese, bell pepper, and green coriander. Now transfer this paratha back on the hot griddle. cook for 1-2 minute on low flame.
- After 2 minutes transfer it to a cooling rack. Cut them into 6-8 pieces in triangle shape which will be like Christmas tree shape.
- Insert an ice cream srtick and see how your little one happy to enjoy this xmas paratha.
Notes
- You can add more cheese and vegetable to this paratha. My husband wanted to make this way.
- It is a fun making paratha for little kids, as they enjoy eating it more happily.
Nutrition
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Ritu Tangri
Bhawna, I'm feeling envious of you. Your husband takes so much interest in your blogging....lucky you 🙂 X-mas paratha looks cute. Cutting it in tree shape is a wonderful idea.
code2cook
hahahhah Yes because he only finish what all I cook. He wanted this at any cost. So made it. Even clicks are clickedd by him.
Sandhya Ramakrishnan
This is such an innovative idea and love the dry fruit paratha like gems on the christmas tree. I will make this for the kids this holiday season.
code2cook
Thanks dear for liking Xmas paratha.I had a tough time with letter X.
Srivalli Jetti
That's one brilliant way of presenting the food. Kids will go gaga over it!..
code2cook
Thanks for liking this Xmas paratha
Renu
Beautiful presentation and awesome creativity. Love your idea of adding dry fruit powder in the dough. This paratha will be really enjoyed by kids.
code2cook
Thanks Renu for loving this Xmas paratha recipe.
Padmajha PJ
Wow,, what an innovative paratha for the alphabet! And your presentation is so cute!
code2cook
Thanks PJ for liking this Xmas paratha.
Mayuri Patel
Such a cute idea and more cuter is your hubby helping you to decide, so thoughtful of him. I'll be sharing this recipe with my son as he entertains during Christmas and he usually tries to make Indian food for them. This definitely is a lovely idea, can be served as a starter.
code2cook
Thank you :), yeah he wanted me to publish this recipe. Thanks for appreciating Xmas paratha.
M.Gayathri Raani
Love the brainstorming that went into this creation. The parathas look so beautiful and apt for celebration..
code2cook
Thanks Gayatri, for liking this Xmas paratha.
Vaishali Sabnani
I loved this idea of the Xmas paratha , very innovative and just out of the box !
Kudos to your hubby for the thoughtful indulgence in the marathon !
code2cook
Thanks di, hahha blogging has reached to that level that he loves clicking photos and ideas.
preeti garg
Wow.. love your creativity... great way to serve paratha to kids.
code2cook
Thanks Preeti, I am glad that you loved Xmas paratha.
harini
Wow! that is such a pretty way to make this. I am sure the kids will enjoy it and a very innovative one at that. Beautiful pictures too.
code2cook
Thanks Harini, yeah kids literally loved this Xmas paratha.
Priya Suresh
Wow, what a cute looking paratha, thats a brilliant idea to come up with these cuties. Am sure my young one will love this dry fruit parathas definitely..
code2cook
hahhahha, this is only cute paratha Priya. my husband told me to add it. so here I am with xmas paratha.
Kumar
I was wondering if there was special variety of Paratha for xmas celebration until I read your article.
code2cook
Thanks Kumar, no paratha is there with X letter so twisted like this.
Sowmya
Xmas paratha looks delicious! Lovely way to celebrate and pretty pics!
code2cook
Thanks Sowmya, my husband's idea mixed up with Sikha's idea.