Palak Paratha -Spiced Spinach Flatbread

Step 1: To begin making the Palak Paratha recipe, in a large bowl combine all the ingredients and knead adding little water at a time to make firm and smooth dough

Step 2: Add one tablespoon of oil to coat the dough and knead again

Step 3: Cover and set aside for 15 minutes

Step 4: Knead once again and divide the dough into 8 portions

Step 5: Preheat the iron skillet on medium heat

Step 6: Roll the dough portions into balls and flatten them with the palm of your hand

Step 7: Toss them in flour and roll them out into circles of approximately 3 inches in diameter

Step 8: Drizzle a little ghee and spread it on the rolled dough

Step 9: We need to get a triangle shape, to do so, first fold into a semi-circle, then fold the semi-circle into half again

Step 10: You get a mini triangle shape

Step 11: Tossing the triangle in a little flour, roll it out gently into a big triangle

Step 12: Continue the same process of rolling with the remaining dough portions

Step 13: With skillet on medium high heat, place one rolled out palak paratha on the skillet

Step 14: After a few seconds, you will notice air pockets popping out

Step 15: At this point flip the palak paratha and smear about 1/2 a teaspoon of ghee

Step 16: Using a flat spatula do a light pressing and turning motion to cook to the paratha

Step 17: Flip to the other side and press and turn the paratha in a similar way

Step 18: You will notice brown spots around the parathas and it will be slightly crisp

Step 19: Remove from heat and place on a platter or serve hot

Step 20: Continue the similar process with the remaining rolled portions and stack the cooked paratha one above the other and serve hot

Step 21: No Oil MethodYou 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 22: Serve the paratha hot with Raita and Chutney

Step 23: Serve the Palak Paratha for dinner along with Batata Nu Shaak or Baingan Bharta or any other Dry Vegetable or Vegetables in Gravy combination