In winter, you get to see a lot of green vegetables in the market. The fruits and vegetables available in this season enhance the taste of our food manifold. Many winter vegetables including spinach, fenugreek, mustard greens, carrots and radishes are rich in quality and provide health benefits. People also like to eat stuffed parathas in winter. Everyone finds these hot parathas tasty in the winter season. If you use this healthy vegetable in the stuffing of stuffed parathas, then along with taste, health will also remain good. Here we are talking about turnip parathas. Turnip is a treasure trove of nutrients. Let us know from experts about how its parathas can benefit health. Dietician Manoli Mehta is giving this information. ManoliMehti is a certified dietitian and nutritionist.
Benefits of eating turnip paratha in winter
- Turnip Paratha is rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin C, Vitamin K and Vitamin E.
- Iron, calcium, potassium, sodium, folate and manganese are also found in it.
- The nutrients found in turnip are beneficial for immune function, bone health and fertility.
- Antioxidant lutein is found in turnip. It is good for eye health.
- It also contains a high amount of fibre. This also cleans the stomach easily.
- Turnip boosts metabolism and prevents fat accumulation.
- Turnip contains high amounts of Vitamin K and calcium, which are beneficial for bone health.
- It especially helps in removing bone-related problems that occur in women with increasing age.
How to prepare Turnip Paratha?
- Prepare the stuffing by grating the turnips, adding mint, coriander, green chillies, salt and black pepper to it.
- Fry this stuffing by adding a little ghee, asafoetida, cumin and oil to the pan.
- Now fill it in flour and bake parathas.
- Fry the paratha in very little ghee.
- This will keep it healthy.
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