Gahat Ke Parathe
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Gahat Ke Parathe are a hearty and life-sustaining staple from the high mountains of Uttarakhand, celebrating the robust Horse Gram (Gahat). This dish features whole wheat flatbreads stuffed with a spiced and mashed horse gram paste, providing lasting energy for high-altitude living. It is a signature example of Pahadi culinary wisdom, where local pulses are used to provide maximum nutrition and warmth. The texture is rustic and crispy, while the taste is a magnifique balance of the nutty dough and the sharp, herb-infused pulse filling. Served traditionally for breakfast, it represents the rugged and honest heritage of mountain farming communities.
Ingredients
Cooking Instructions
Tips & Secrets
- Using a heavy iron tawa is the absolute secret to achieving the traditional professional-grade rustic texture.
- Drying the boiled dal completely before mashing is mandatory specifically to prevent the parathas from becoming soggy.
- Adding a pinch of roasted coriander powder provides a professional-grade high-end magnifique layer of complexity to the filling.
Nutritional Information(Per 1 large paratha)
280 kcal
12g
10g
38g
Note: Nutritional values are professional estimates per standard serving (~200-250g / ml) and may vary based on ingredient quality and preparation methods.