Palak Paratha | Spinach Paratha | Palak Roti

Ingredients

• 2 cups Whole Wheat Flour
• 1.5 cups Chopped Spinach/Palak
• 1/4 cup Cilantro Chopped
• 1/4 cup Mint Leaves Chopped
• 1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder
• 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
• 1/4 tsp Asafoetida/Hing
• 1 tsp Oil + extra for cooking
• Salt as needed
• Water as needed

Instructions

1. 1

   Pour enough boiling water to cover 1.5 cups of roughly chopped spinach. In a minute, drain the water and add enough cold water. Drain off the spinach.

2. 2

   Add blanched spinach along with 1/4 cup of mint leaves & 1 cup of coriander leaves/cilantro to a blender.

3. 3

   Without adding any water, blend into a smooth puree.

4. 4

   In a mixing bowl, add 2 cups whole wheat flour, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, 1/4 tsp asafoetida, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, salt as needed.

5. 5

   Next add the prepared spinach puree.

6. 6

   Mix it well, utilizing the water content from the spinach puree.

7. 7

   Sprinkle water as needed and knead it into a soft, firm dough. Add 1 tsp oil on top.

8. 8

   Knead again for 3-4 mins until it is smooth & pliable.

9. 9

   Make equal sized balls out of the dough (of desired size)

10. 10

    Dust a ball of dough in whole wheat flour and flatten it.

11. 11

    Roll each ball of dough into a roti of about 1mm in thickness. Repeat this with rest of the dough.

12. 12

    Meanwhile heat a tawa for cooking the paratha. Once hot, set the flame on medium. Gently place the prepared paratha on hot tawa

13. 13

    Cook the paratha on a hot tawa until there are many golden spots.

14. 14

    Spread a few drops of oil/ghee on both sides, cook for a few more seconds and remove from heat.

15. 15

    Serve hot with side dish of your choice.