Healthy recipe for diabetics: Barley (jau) paratha

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 – ¾ cup


• Wheat flour – 2 tbsp


• ½ 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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Healthy recipe for diabetics: Barley (jau) paratha