Paratha nutty fruity tarts
About:
Tender, flaky paratha cups are filled with a delectable combination of dried nuts, dates, coconut, tutti frutti (candid fruits), peanut butter with the cinnamon and vanilla flavour. Finished with cherries/currants. These bite-sized desserts are simply delicious and healthy, no added sugar.
The original recipe uses puff pastry for making cups, here I used frozen whole wheat parathas and it puffed out as pastry sheets. Frozen Whole wheat parathas is healthier than puff pastry sheets so tried this variation.
They are perfect bite for parties/ any occasion.
Yields: 6-8cups
Preparation time: 15 mins
Baking time: 15 mins
Ingredients:
- Frozen whole wheat parathas-3 ( thawed)
- Olive oil butter-to brush
For topping:
- Roughly crushed Walnuts- 2tbsp
- Roughly crushed Pistachio-2tbsp
- Roughly crushed almonds-2tbsp
- Dates-1/4cup (deseeded and finely chopped)
- Tutti fruitti-2tbsp (mixed colour)
- Desiccated coconut-1/4cup
- Peanut butter-1/4cup
- Cinnamon powder-1/4tsp
- Vanilla essence-2tsp
Garnishing:
- Currants/Cherries
Procedure:
- Pre-heat the oven at 180deg c , lightly grease 12cups muffin trays and set aside.
For topping:
- In a bowl add crushed almond, pistachio, walnuts, coconut, cinnamon powder, peanut butter, tutti fruitti, dates , vanilla essence mix well until well combined.
- Transfer all the parathas on the lightly floured surface and slightly roll and cut into 3-4inch diameter 6-8 circle , place each circles in the greased muffin pan and use your fingers to press it firmly and evenly up the sides to make a pastry shell.
- Pierce each shells with fork, freeze for 5minutes.
- Then bake until cups are golden brown, (approx. 12-15minutes) .
- Let it cool in the pan for 5minutes.
- After 5minutes carefully remove from the pans and cool completely.
To serve:
- Spoon the nutty fruity topping into the pastry cups. Top it with currants and serve immediately.
Note:
- Puff pastry sheets can be used instead of frozen parathas.
- If you like more sweet can include honey
I am bringing this recipe to Angie’s Fiesta Friday
Posted on July 11, 2014, in Dessert, Indian, International, Kids recipes, Sweets and tagged Baked fruit tarts, Chitras healthy kitchen, Dilkush healthy recipe, Dilpasand healthy recipe, drchdietfood, healthy paratha pastry cups. Bookmark the permalink. 49 Comments.
These are super cute Chitra, love this 🙂
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Thanks Malar..I tried this variation for my hubby who loves Dil Pasand
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How innovative! Do you think I could do this with leftover Parathas?
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Aruna – home made parathas can be tried. It may have less flakiness. hope this helps
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With nuts it looks yummy:) kids wil love it
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Yes Vidya. Tried this to feed my big boy
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Yes Vidya. It is for my big boy 🙂
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🙂
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You are the queen of cups 🙂
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You are so sweet Charanya to say that…feels good
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Those look delish! So cute. 🙂
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Thank you. tried a variation to Dilpasand..It cameout well..
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I get these are so delicious Chitra!! Yum! So colorful too!
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Thanks Lori..
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A healthy combo 🙂
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Thanks Poojita..tried a variation to Dil Pasaand
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These look so cute, Chitra! 🙂 And healthy, too. Thanks for bringing some healthy treats to FF table. Happy FF#24!
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Thanks Jhuls…It is such a nice feeling to meet in FF. You have amazing recipes in todays FF#24…
Happy Friday 🙂
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Thank you, Chitra! ❤
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Chitra, these are adorable! And they look SO delicious! Happy Fiesta Friday! 🙂
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Thank you so much for such lovely compliments….Nice to meet in FF..
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These look yummy!
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Thank you so much…Really felt happy that you took your time to visit my site…
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Hi Chitra, I am one of the co-hosts for Fiesta Friday this week and can I say that these make a wonderful addition to the table?! Such a clever idea to use paratha instead of puff pastry – thanks so much for sharing and Happy Fiesta Friday!
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Thanks Selma as a co-host for FF. It is nice people like you giving an oppourtunity to learn and share new recipes daily…Happy to be part of FF.
Kudos for your support
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I love the combination of flavors inside! Happy Fiesta Friday, and have a wonderful weekend. 😀
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Thank you…Nice to meet you in FF. Have a brilliant weekend
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paranthas ??? wow !!! my daughter will never pick at her food again. This goes on ‘to do’ 🙂 They look so cute and crunchy
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So glad you liked it..kids would love too as the crust is crispy and filled with candid fruits and nits
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These are beautiful little tarts and so original. I love the colourful fruit mixture and the nuts and other flavourings. I can’t believe all the new ideas I am picking up from the guests at Fiesta Friday this week. Thanks so much for joining the party and bringing this beautiful recipe.
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Thanks Hilda…so glad you liked and beautifully described it…FF is been amazing experience and continue to meet many amazing people..
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How interesting to use whole wheat parathas as a base. They look beautiful and ever so colorful!
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Thanks Loretta…puff pastries are usually used so tried variation…happy to know you liked it
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Hi Chitra, Really a cute, healthy and easy dessert! That is awesome! Thanks for bringing these cuties to Fiesta Friday! 🙂
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Thanks Indu..nice to know you are co-hosting this weeks FF..very happy that you liked it
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What an innovative dish. Luv it. 🙂
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Thanks Sadia..happy to meet and thanks for the visit
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This looks wonderful! yummmm!!!!
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Thanks Cathy..so nice you liked them and good to meet yoy
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Hi Chitra! These are just the dessert I need right in front of me, right now! Theyre so pretty.. and filled with nutty and fruity goodness! Im bookmarking this one! ❤
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Prudy – Very happy this recipe is going to your favorites…It means a lot to me..
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Your cups look so good! Yummy!
Happy Fiesta Friday!
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Thanks Sarah. Nice to meet you. Happy FF
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Nice to meet you too 🙂
Thx 🙂
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Have a good week ahead
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Thx! You too 🙂
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O wow. These are amazing. I love the look of that filling. I’m so glad you’ve come to Fiesta Friday this week.
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I am very happy to meet amazing people like yourself thru FF. Glad you liked this recipe
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