2011-04-24

Palak Pratha (Spinach Bread)

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Palak paratha recipe is a healthy variation of paratha.It is made with fresh Spinach leaves and whole wheat flour 
and can be served with curry, pickle or fresh yogurt.

Ingredients :-
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • Fresh spinach leaves finely chopped - 2 cups.
  • oil or melted butter
  • salt - 1/2 teaspoon.
  • Cumin powder - 1/2 tsp.
  • Green chili - 1 finely chopped
  • asafotedia powder - 1/4 teaspoon
  • lemon juice - 2 tablespoon
  • water for forming dough.
  • ginger finely chopped - 1 tablespoon
Method :-
  • Wash Spinach leaves and chop it finely.
  • In a bowl, add flour, salt,chopped spinach leaves,Cumin powder, green chili, asafotedia powder, 1 tablespoon of oil and Lemon juice.
  • Add water little by little and from dough. Knead well, Cover and leave aside for 10 minutes
  • Knead again and then make 6 round balls.
  • Take each ball, dip in dry flour. Sprinkle a little flour on the board. Place the dough ball on it and roll out into a thick round.
  • Heat girdle. Put the round on it. Cook for 5-8 seconds. turn again. apply little oil. 
  • Cook on both the sides adding a little oil. Both the sides should have brown spots on them.
  • Serve hot with any curry,pickle or yogurt.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

wow! i would love to sample those parathas:)

Unknown said...

Oh yes :) you must try it and let me now how it came.

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