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Palak Paratha Recipe

Whole wheat flour and spinach tortillas that are vegan. Best enjoyed with a tangy raita or chutney
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Breads
Cuisine: North Indian
Servings: 12
Author: Anusha Praveen

Ingredients

  • Whole wheat flour 1.5 cups
  • Spinach 350 g cleaned and chopped
  • Green chilies 3 to 4
  • Ajwain/ Bishop s weed/ Carom seeds 1/2 tsp
  • Cumin seeds 1/2 tsp
  • Kasturi Methi/ Dried fenugreek leaves 1/2 tbsp crushed
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil 2 tbsp
  • Water 1/4 c
  • Wheat flour for dusting.
  • Oil to cook the parathas

Instructions

  • Blanch the spinach in a big bowl of boiling hot water.
  • Drain and let cool completely.
  • To the blanched spinach, add salt and green chilies.
  • Place this in a blender and blend to a smooth puree without adding any water.
  • In a large mixing bowl, place the wheat flour, cumin seeds, carom seeds and dried fenugreek leaves.
  • Whisk thoroughly using a balloon whisk.
  • Make a well in the center of this mixture.
  • Add the pureed spinach and mix this into the flour mixture.
  • You will have a crumbly sticky dough now.
  • Drizzle the oil over this dough.
  • Now, begin kneading the dough by slowly adding water by the tablespoon until you have a smooth soft non sticky dough. You will not need more than the 1/4 c of water mentioned as the spinach puree will leave out water.
  • Once you have a smooth supple dough in which you can make a dent with a finger, close the dough and let it rest for 10 mins.
  • After 10 mins, divide the dough into 12 equal parts.
  • Shape each part into a ball.
  • Heat a griddle or a tawa.
  • Now, flatten the dough ball into a disc.
  • Dust with some flour and roll into a 3 mm thick disc.
  • Place on the heated griddle.
  • Cook on medium flame until brown spots appear on the tawa side down.
  • Once done, flip over and brush with oil.
  • After 20 secs, flip over and brush the other side with oil.
  • Again flip and cook for about 20 secs.
  • Once done, remove and serve hot.
  • Repeat with the remaining dough.

Notes

It is important not to add more water than mentioned in the recipe. Too much water can make the dough sticky which in turn may make rolling it difficult.
Addition of dried fenugreek leaves is optional but recommended.
Do not overcook the spinach. Only blanch and not boil it.
Adjust green chilies as per spice requirements

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Disclaimer

Nutrition values are provided here as a courtesy and are only a rough guide. Please consult a health care provider if you have any concerns.

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