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    White Pumpkin Paratha

    Published: May 4, 2008 · Modified: Sep 23, 2020 by Srivalli · 16 Comments

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    White Pumpkin is called Boodida Gummidi in Telugu, Pushanikai in Tamil, and Peta in Hindi. It's not very often that we cook with this. Especially in my in-laws place, this is never included. But amma came across a paratha thats made with white pumpkin with millet and wheat flour. It looked very interesting.

    When Amma asked what millet to use, I suggested Korra Biyamu, which is also referred to as Millet. Athamma has this in stock as this is quite commonly prepared in their native place. This is common man's rice and moreover supposed to be very healthy! Actually, when I searched the web for information, I couldn't find any. Guess I may not have spelled properly. Athamma ensures whoever comes from their native, gets a bag for her. People with diabetics can have this as it's more suited for them. And very simple to make.

    Since the recipe called for flour, we pound the korra biyamu and used it.

    Ingredients Needed:

    Makes 12 pieces.

    Wheat flour - 1/2 cup
    Millet flour - 1/2 cup
    White pumpkin, grated - 1 cup
    salt to taste
    Oil - 2 tsp
    Turmeric
    Red chili powder - 2 tsp
    Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
    Ginger Chili paste - 1 tsp
    Sugar - 1 tsp
    Asafoetida a pinch
    Curd/ Yogurt - 1 tbsp
    Oil - 1 tsp for frying.

    Method to prepare:

    Soak the Korra biyamu in water, shade dry it, and grind to a fine powder. If this is not available, you can use the regular Millet flour.

    Grate the pumpkin and in a bowl, take all the ingredients. Add little water and slowly knead to a soft dough.

    Ensure it doesn't stick to hand. Rest it for about 10 - 15 mins.


    Divide into equal balls. Heat a tawa and once it's hot, roll out each ball and cook on both sides.

    Sprinkle oil on both and cook on medium heat, till it's well done.

    Enjoy these healthy White pumpkin Parathas with Millet flour!

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    White Pumpkin Paratha ~ Roti Mela!

    Course Breakfast, Dinner
    By Cook Method Stovetop
    By Diet Vegetarian
    Dish Type Indian Flatbread, Millets
    Author Srivalli
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    Comments

    1. satya says

      May 04, 2008 at 1:19 pm

      This is a new one Srivalli....I normally use boodida gummadikai for majjiga pulusu....now I'll try this recipe.

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    2. kamala says

      May 04, 2008 at 2:23 pm

      With the high price and shortage of rice here these parathas would surely be healthy one Valli.Looking forward more from u

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    3. ANJALI J. says

      May 04, 2008 at 4:09 pm

      never tried these parathas.. They look lovely..

      Reply
    4. Uma says

      May 04, 2008 at 4:32 pm

      wow, the paratha looks so good. nice combo.

      Reply
    5. Divya Vikram says

      May 04, 2008 at 4:40 pm

      you have started a spree making rotis..carry on..waiting forward for more of your recipes..

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    6. Arundathi says

      May 04, 2008 at 5:00 pm

      thats really interesting valli - i dont think i've ever used millet flour or white pumpkin in a roti. very innovative.

      Reply
    7. Rachel says

      May 04, 2008 at 5:04 pm

      Millet as a flour...I feel so ignorant....

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    8. Kalai says

      May 04, 2008 at 6:05 pm

      Awesome color, Valli! Is that just from the chilli powder? Overall a delicious and healthy roti! 🙂

      Reply
    9. Rajitha says

      May 04, 2008 at 4:24 pm

      ur red-chilli powder is really really red...is a diff type of roti...thnks for sharing..

      Reply
    10. sowmya says

      May 04, 2008 at 11:47 pm

      paratha looks good..new to me...should try sometime...

      Reply
    11. Madhu says

      May 05, 2008 at 1:22 am

      I've not made parathas with white pumpkin. Will definitely try the next time. If you have not tried bottle gourd in chapathis, try it Sri, it's also very good.

      Reply
    12. SMN says

      May 05, 2008 at 7:27 am

      This is is all new recipe for me Srivalli.. thanks for sharing

      Reply
    13. ranji says

      May 05, 2008 at 3:12 pm

      white pumpkin paratha is new to me...very creative idea....looks delicious:)

      Reply
    14. Asha says

      May 05, 2008 at 11:54 am

      I don't recognize that grain Sri, looks like Jowar but it's too white. Lucky girl get to eat all that yummy new ingredient dishes. Roti looks really good!:)

      Reply
    15. Srivalli says

      May 06, 2008 at 6:05 am

      satya, Oh majjiga pulusu is something I haven't tried..will have to do it sometime!

      kamala, yeah this makes a good variation

      Anjali...thanks..

      Rajitha, yeah its the small round ones that we grind..really fiery!

      Uma, thank you

      Divya, hhaha..yeah I have shortlisted quite a number of them!

      Arundathi, thank you!...hope you try this out!

      Rachel, hahah..we are learning so much!

      Kalai, yep I added only chilli powder nothing else!

      sowmya, do try..it tastes great with just curds

      Madhu, oh will try them..thanks

      SMN, glad you liked it!

      Asha, yeah its more prevalent in andhra I guess...thanks

      ranji, thank you!

      Reply
    16. Vanamala Hebbar says

      May 06, 2008 at 4:50 pm

      Roti looks good. New one nice

      Reply

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