Sweet Gur Paratha (Traditional Jaggery Stuffed Morning Flatbread)
This traditional sweet gur paratha encases rich, caramelized jaggery and crushed fennel seeds inside a crispy, golden whole wheat flatbread. Ready in just 15 minutes, it provides natural morning sweetness and comforting warmth that pairs perfectly with a hot cup of chai. Pack a piece for work to enjoy as an energizing workday breakfast or morning tea companion.
Why this is a Great Meal
Natural Jaggery Sweetness: Made with pure organic jaggery free from refined white sugar.
Aromatic Fennel & Cardamom: Crushed saunf and cardamom provide soothing digestive aroma.
Quick 15-Minute Recipe: Easy to stuff, roll, and griddle for fast morning routines.
Comforting Workday Sweet: Satisfies morning sweet cravings with wholesome whole grain flatbread.
Instructions
- 01
Knead Dough: Knead whole wheat flour, salt, and water into a smooth, slightly stiff dough. Rest for 5 minutes.
- 02
Mix Gur Filling: In a small bowl, mix grated jaggery with crushed fennel seeds, ground cardamom, and 1/2 teaspoon melted ghee.
- 03
Stuff and Seal Tightly: Divide dough into 4 portions. Roll one into a 4-inch circle, add 2 tablespoons jaggery mixture in the center, gather edges, and seal firmly so sugar cannot escape.
- 04
Roll Carefully: Dust with flour and roll with light, gentle strokes into a 5 to 6-inch circle.
- 05
Cook on Low-Medium Heat: Place on a medium-low heated tawa. Cook for 2 minutes per side with ghee until golden brown and crisp, allowing the jaggery to melt into a sweet syrup inside.
- ✦Low-Medium Heat Prevents Burning: Jaggery melts into syrup inside; low-medium heat prevents sugar from burning through the crust.
- ✦Grate Jaggery Fine: Finely grated jaggery melts evenly without puncturing the dough.
- ✦Cool 3 Minutes Before Biting: The melted jaggery syrup is very hot right off the skillet; let cool briefly before packing or enjoying.
Using a Different Baking Pan?
Convert between round, square, loaf, and rectangular pans with exact surface area math and batter scaling.
Baking by Weight?
Ensure consistent crumb and rise by converting cup measurements into exact grams.
Easy Variations
Coconut Gur Paratha
Add 1 tablespoon toasted desiccated coconut to the jaggery filling.
Sesame Gur Paratha
Sprinkle white sesame seeds (til) on top of the paratha before rolling.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I use brown sugar instead of jaggery?
A: Powdered jaggery or unrefined dark brown sugar works, but authentic jaggery gives the rich caramel depth.
Q: How do I pack gur paratha for work?
A: Let cool for 5 minutes to allow the jaggery to set slightly, then wrap in parchment paper.
Nutrition
Approximate values — meant as a guide, not a verdict.
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