Flaxseeds Stuffed Chapati
Flaxseeds are a nutritional powerhouse, rich in omega-3 fatty acids, lignans, and dietary fibre. Known for supporting heart health, improving digestion, and enhancing satiety, they make a simple yet powerful addition to everyday meals. In this recipe, flaxseeds are combined with whole wheat to create a wholesome, flavourful paratha that delivers both taste and nutrition in every bite.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.0 cup Wheat flour (about 150 g)
- 3.0 tbsp Flaxseed (roasted and ground) (20 g)
- 1.0 Lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
- 1.0 small Onion (chopped)
For Spice Mix
- Salt & spices (to taste)
Optional
- 1.0 small Green chilli (chopped)
- Mustard oil (few drops for binding)
Legend: tsp = teaspoon, tbsp = tablespoon, cup = 150 ml, g = gram, pinch = the amount that you can pick between your forefinger and thumb.
Method
- In a bowl, add wheat flour and a pinch of salt.
- Add water gradually and knead into a soft dough.
- Cover and let it rest for 10–15 minutes.
- In another bowl, combine ground flaxseed, chopped onion, green chilli, lemon juice, salt, and spices. Mix well.
- If the mixture feels too dry, add a few drops of mustard oil to bind.
- Divide the dough into equal portions.
- Roll each portion slightly, place some stuffing in the centre, and seal the edges.
- Gently roll into a paratha.
- Heat a tawa on medium flame.
- Cook the paratha on both sides until golden brown.
- Serve hot with green chutney or curd.
Tips
- Roast flaxseed lightly before grinding to enhance flavour and digestibility.
- Roll gently to prevent stuffing from spilling out.
- You can replace flaxseed with roasted chana powder for variation and wheat with jowar flour if you are trying to avoid gluten.
Watch & Learn
Shruti Marjara Kushwaha
Nutritionist & Founder, NutriMantra
Shruti blends evidence-based nutrition with practical Indian food guidance, shaped by experience across AIIMS, VLCC, HealthKart, research, counselling, and long-term lifestyle support.
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