Rotis & Paranthas: A delicious way to good health!
Even some years back the roti was popular only in the Northern parts of India, where people took it as a staple diet. However, the growing health awareness among people and the resultant preference for light foods and vegetarian diet has made this humble Indian bread as the main part of diet for others too. Today roti is popular not only in the various parts of India, but also in the other localities of the world.
The adaptation of roti as a part of the diet by people all over the world has given rise to various forms and versions of roti. Nevertheless, the traditional way in which roti was made in the past is practiced even today. This is because traditionally roti was made from whole wheat dough which is good for health as it has no fat. Such rotis are also wholesome and aid in cleansing your blood vessels, give you energy, contain proteins that build up your muscles, have low glycemic index which is good for controlling diabetics and heart diseases.
But, once again, there’s no hard-and-fast rule that states roti should be made only from wheat flour. Actually, you can use your imagination and health-consciousness for preparing rotis or paranthas. For instance you can use bajra which has low fat and contains fiber, protein, and complex carbohydrates. Healthy stuffs like oats, gram flour or soya flour can also be used. You can add more flavors to your roti by stuffing it with tasty vegetables, greens, lentils, dals, onions, and healthy spices like coriander and fenugreek. You can also avoid using excess oil or ghee which will help you control your caloric intake.
