Methi Lachha Paratha Recipe

Step 1: To begin making the Methi Lachha Paratha wash the methi leaves thoroughly and chop them finely

Step 2: In a mixing bowl, add the all the ingredients like the chopped methi leaves, whole wheat flour, green chillies, garlic, salt  and knead it into a soft dough

Step 3: Rest it for 10 minutes

Step 4: After 10 minutes, knead for a minute again until the paratha dough is soft and pliable

Step 5: Divide the dough into 10 equal portions

Step 6: Preheat a skillet over medium heat

Step 7: If you are using a cast iron skillet, then grease the skillet well and allow it to preheat

Step 8: Keep some flour aside for dusting while rolling the dough

Step 9: Shape each dough portion into a round ball, press it between the palm of your hands

Step 10: Dust the dough with flour and roll it into a 6-inch diameter circle

Step 11: Smear some ghee or oil on this rolled out the dough

Step 12: Dust some flour over the ghee

Step 13: This flour and ghee will help the Methi lachha paratha split itself into layers

Step 14: Begin folding the Methi lachha paratha dough like an accordion, similar to a saree pleat

Step 15: Start from one end of the dough and reach the end

Step 16: The dough is essentially made into a pleat

Step 17: Once you have stacked up all the pleats one over the other, roll the dough into a swiss roll

Step 18: Flatten the pleated swiss roll between the palm of your hands, dust in flour and roll into a 4 to 5-inch diameter circle

Step 19: You will be able to see the layers very clearly

Step 20: Place the rolled layered Methi Lachha Paratha on the preheated skillet

Step 21: Cook on medium heat on both sides for a few seconds, then smear ghee and cook until golden brown and cooked through completely

Step 22: Proceed the same way with the remaining portions of the paratha dough

Step 23: Serve the Methi Lachha Paratha along with Mango Achar, Paneer Butter Masala or your favorite Vegetarian Gravy for a weeknight dinner or even for breakfast along with a chutney