Methi And Palak Paratha Recipe

Step 1: To begin making the Methi and Palak Paratha Recipe, in a pan heat oil over medium heat

Step 2: Add the cumin seeds and allow them to sputter

Step 3: Next add the chopped onions and grated garlic, fry until fragrant

Step 4: When the onions turn light brown in color, add the turmeric powder and red chilli powder

Step 5: Sauté for a minute or so

Step 6: Then add the cumin powder, coriander powder and sauté again for few seconds

Step 7: Add the chopped spinach and methi along with salt and chaat masala

Step 8: Stir to combine and cook the greens over medium flame

Step 9: The greens will immediately release water, so keep stirring until they are fully cooked and the water evaporates completely

Step 10: Turn off the heat, transfer spinach and methi leaves to a bowl and set aside to cool completely

Step 11: In a large bowl, add the whole wheat flour along with cooked spinach and methi mixture

Step 12: Gently rub the greens and flour with your fingers

Step 13: Using little water at a time knead it together to make a firm and smooth dough

Step 14: Drizzle a teaspoon oil on the top and knead until the dough is smooth but not sticky

Step 15: To make the parathas, divide the dough into 8-10 portions of equal size

Step 16: Roll each portion out into a flat paratha about 6-7 inches in diameterOur next step is to cook the paratha; for this preheat a skillet (Roti Tawa)

Step 17: When the tawa is hot; place the rolled out paratha in the skillet and cook for a minute on both sides until you notice a few brown spots appear on both sides

Step 18: No Oil MethodAt this stage, you can skip smearing paratha with oil for cooking, instead cook it directly over the flame like Chapati until the paratha is fully cooked from both the sides

Step 19: Serve the paratha hot with Raita and ChutneyWith Oil MethodWhen you notice the brown spots, smear a teaspoon of ghee or oil on both sides and cook until the paratha has turned golden brown and lightly crisp on both sides

Step 20: Cook on medium and not high heat as you want the paratha to get cooked evenly

Step 21: Once the paratha is done, place it on a platter and proceed to cook the remaining parathas