Whole Wheat Flour

There are several kinds of wheat flour in the market, all-purpose flour, enriched flour and whole wheat flour. They vary in the amount of gluten content, the processing method.

Whole wheat flour is a good source of iron, fiber and calcium. It is a staple food in many parts of India and is used to make chapathis, rotis, parathas.

Here are some tips to make the whole wheat flour more nutritious -

• Add quarter cup of soy/ragi flour for every cup of wheat flour. Mix and refrigerate.

Soy flour boosts the protein content of the chapathis, rotis, parathas. Ragi flour enriches the calcium content.