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Palak paratha (Spinach paratha)

By swasthi , on January 7, 2021, 39 Comments, Jump to Recipe

Palak paratha are Indian flatbreads made with whole wheat flour, spinach and spices. ‘Palak’ is the Hindi word for ‘spinach’ and paratha are Indian flatbreads made with unleavened dough. So palak paratha are nothing but spinach flatbreads. These are healthy, delicious & easy to make. Serve them with chutney, dal or curry. Wrap them with your favorite fillings and make kathi rolls or vegetable wraps.

palak paratha

Palak paratha are great to enjoy anytime of the day for a meal. They also go well in a school/ office lunch box. These are my kids’ favourite and they love these in their school box, rolled with some paneer bhurji & fresh veggies. I love experimenting with different kinds of stuffings in these palak parathas.

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Regular use of spinach helps us to prevent iron deficiency and boosts our immunity. I always found this to be the best ways to include spinach in out diet since the leaves are lightly cooked so most nutrients are still preserved.

As I said these go wonderfully well with any chutney, simple dal or vegetable curry. This time I made these with beetroot chutney and vegetable salad.

There are 2 kinds of parathas made in Indian cuisine – plain and stuffed. These are the plain, non-stuffed parathas so they are kind of easy to make and requires no preparation. Just puree the spinach leaves and add it to the flour. Spice up to suit your taste and form the dough.

The dough needs no resting so it can be rolled immediately to parathas. Again you can make these the way I showed or make triangle and square parathas like I made these plain parathas.

These palak parathas are so good and flavorful so even the normal rolled ones taste great. If you have fussy kids who don’t not like greens then give this recipe a try.

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Preparation for palak paratha

1. Pluck each leaf of spinach, check for worms. Add them to a large pot filled with water. Once done, sprinkle some crystal salt and leave it for a while. This helps to get rid of pesticide residues. Then rinse them a few times in fresh water. Drain off to a colander completely. I used about 125 to 150 grams spinach weighted without stalks. More or less is just fine.

rinsing spinach

2. Add them to a blender jar with half inch ginger or garlic and 1 green chilli. Skip chili for kids. I usually add 1 to 2 tbsp. water to the jar since i drain the spinach completely. This helps to blend to a smooth puree. Adding too much water will make the dough sticky and you may need to add more flour.

pureed spinach for palak paratha recipe

3. Add 1½  cups whole wheat flour, palak puree, ¼ teaspoon garam masala and ½ teaspoon salt. You can also use any other spices you like kasuri methi, carom seeds etc.

addition of flour and puree

4. Mix all the ingredients and form a soft non-sticky dough. If required add more water. If the dough is too sticky then add little more flour. Add 1 tablespoon oil (optional).

addition of oil to dough

5. Knead until the dough is soft and pliable. Smear few drops of oil. Cover and set aside for 30 minutes.

make a pliable dough
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6. Divide the dough to equal sized balls and set aside. You will get about 6 to 7 parathas depending on the size and thickness.

make equal sized balls

How to make palak paratha

7. Sprinkle little flour over the rolling area and then over the ball as well. Flatten a bit and roll them. Lightly sprinkle flour as needed to prevent the paratha from sticking. Roll to a neither too thick or too thin palak paratha. If you want to make layered paratha you can check this post on plain parathas.

rolling dough for palak paratha recipe

8. Heat a tawa or griddle on a high flame. When the griddle is hot enough, gently lift the palak paratha and dust off all the excess flour and transfer it to the griddle.

toasting flattened bread for palak paratha recipe
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9. Very soon you will begin to see bubbles.

bubbles on flattened bread for spinach paratha recipe

10. Flip the palak paratha to the other side and gently press down with a spatula so the paratha puffs well. Smear 1 teaspoon ghee over the paratha.

flipping toasting

11. Gently press the paratha to help it puff up. It may not puff if it is too thin or doesn’t get enough heat. Clean up the tawa to remove any dry flour before you begin to roast the next one.

puffing ghee smeared spinach paratha

Lastly stack spinach paratha to keep them soft. Place them over a kitchen towel. When they cool down, place them in a box to keep them soft for hours.

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Tips to make palak paratha

  1. I prefer to puree the palak first and then add it to the flour. However you can also add them finely chopped. Since I have fussy kids I do prefer to blend them.
  2. Avoid adding stalks of spinach as they sometimes lend a bitter or metallic taste.
  3. I do not blanch the palak or any leaf greens. But if you are on a low oxalate diet, then yes do add the spinach to boiling water and leave for 1 to 2 mins. Then add them to cold water. Drain and use them.
  4. Adjust the amount of spice powders to suit your taste. The recipe below is to make mildly spiced palak paratha.
  5. You can also substitute little multi grain flour for whole wheat flour in the recipe.
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palak paratha

Palak paratha (spinach paratha)

Palak paratha are healthy & delicious flatbreads made with whole wheat flour and Indian spinach. These are good to serve for a meal with chutney, dal or curry.
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Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Servings8
AuthorSwasthi

Ingredients (1 cup = 240ml )

  • 1½ cups Whole wheat flour (atta)
  • 1½ cups spinach (palak, roughly 125 to 150 grams leaves)
  • ½ inch ginger or 1 to 2 garlic cloves
  • ¼ tsp garam masala (optional)
  • 1 small green chili (optional, skip for kids)
  • ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1 to 2 tbsp water to blend palak (optional)
  • 1 tbsp Oil for kneading
  • 2 tbsp Ghee for toasting
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Instructions

Preparation for palak paratha

  • Wash spinach and drain completely. 
  • Add them to a blender with chili, ginger or garlic and make a fine puree with the help of 1 to 2 tbsp water. Use water only if needed.
  • Add the puree to the flour along with salt and spice powders.
  • Knead together to make a dough. 
  • If the dough turns sticky, just sprinkle more flour & knead to a non sticky dough. 
  • If the dough turns too dry then, sprinkle water & knead.
  • Add little oil and knead well to make a soft pliable dough. 
  • Set this aside for 20 to 30 minutes. Make 8 equal sized balls. Cover them.

How to make palak paratha

  • Flour the rolling area and flatten a ball. Sprinkle flour.
  • Roll it to make slightly thick palak paratha. 
  • Sprinkle flour over the paratha as needed to prevent sticking. It has to be slightly thicker than roti. 
  • Heat a tawa until hot enough. Transfer a paratha to the tawa.
  • When the paratha begins to get bubbles over it. 
  • Flip it to the other side. Gently press down the paratha with a spatula to puff it. Cook until golden spots appear. 
  • Once done smear little ghee.
  • Place a kitchen tissue on a plate. Stack the palak parathas to keep them soft.
  • Serve palak paratha with chutney, dal or curry. Or use them to wrap as rolls with veggie or egg fillings.
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Notes

I do not blanch the spinach before adding it to the flour. However if you are on a low oxalate diet then you can boil the spinach in hot water for 2 mins. Remove & rinse in cold water. Drain and make a puree.

Alternative quantities provided in the recipe card are for 1x only, original recipe.

For best results follow my detailed step-by-step photo instructions and tips above the recipe card.

NUTRITION INFO (estimation only)

Nutrition Facts
Palak paratha (spinach paratha)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 144 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 10mg3%
Sodium 6mg0%
Potassium 129mg4%
Carbohydrates 18g6%
Fiber 2g8%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 605IU12%
Vitamin C 1.8mg2%
Calcium 15mg2%
Iron 1.1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  2. Tabassum Girach says

    December 8, 2020

    5 stars
    Hi mam. Can we chop palak n knead dough, like we do in me methi ka thepla?

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      December 8, 2020

      Hi Tabassum,
      Yes you can do it.

      Reply
  3. Ola says

    April 10, 2020

    I like your recipes very much. It is easy and tasty. I’m not Indian that is why sometimes it is difficult to find some ingredients 🙂
    I wanted to ask will the paratha puff without adding any yeast?
    Thank you so much ☺️

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      April 10, 2020

      Hello Ola
      You are welcome. Yes they will puff well. We don’t use yeast or any kind of leavening for our regular flatbreads. They will still puff. You can check the picture of the puffed paratha in the step by step pictures below. Hope this helps. Thank you

      Reply
  4. Gayathri Nagappa says

    November 23, 2019

    Very healthy recipe. I try to make It as often as possible.
    Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      November 25, 2019

      Welcome Gayathri

      Reply
  5. Sathimony says

    July 17, 2019

    I think it is better for children and everyone forhealthy life

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      July 21, 2019

      Yes indeed it is healthy

      Reply
  6. Megha says

    July 8, 2019

    5 stars
    Loved it… Thanks for Sharing nice recipe

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      July 8, 2019

      Welcome Megha
      Glad you loved them.

      Reply
  7. Vanshika Tibarewalla says

    May 28, 2019

    5 stars
    Loved it. Thank you so much for sharing.

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      May 28, 2019

      Welcome Vanshika
      Thanks for rating the recipe.

      Reply
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  9. Sree says

    January 25, 2019

    No need to cook the palak with hot water?

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      January 25, 2019

      Hi Sree,
      Yes don’t need to boil it. It will get cooked in the paratha

      Reply
  10. Raima says

    June 19, 2018

    5 stars
    Hi Swasthi,
    As you mentioned I also added 1 potato to the parathas. Wow so soft and yummy. My lo loved them though he couldn’t eat much.

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      June 19, 2018

      Hi Raima,
      Thanks for the comment. Glad to know your lo liked it.

      Reply
  11. Priya says

    May 21, 2018

    Love these recipe..
    My kid likes it…. Good way to eat veggies…

    Thank you so much

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      May 22, 2018

      You are welcome Priya
      Thanks for trying

      Reply
  12. Piya says

    April 26, 2018

    5 stars
    Love these very much. I make these often . Thanks for the recipe

    Reply
  13. Swapna says

    February 3, 2018

    Love to watch ur recipes n love to try out for my kiddo n family .. tried out Palak paratha for my kiddo n she had it without hassle … happy cooking ..
    Thank u so much

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      February 6, 2018

      Welcome Swapna
      Glad to know your kid liked them. Thanks for the comment
      🙂

      Reply
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  15. Zanna says

    December 9, 2017

    5 stars
    So good! The puree gives a very nice soft texture

    Reply
  16. Jasinta says

    June 27, 2017

    5 stars
    Love it, for someone who hates greens, this is a perfect way to incorporate it into ones meal.

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      June 27, 2017

      Thanks Jasinta. Yes you are right.
      🙂

      Reply
  17. RekhaReddy.U says

    February 26, 2017

    5 stars
    Your recipes are very easy to understand and easy to make. They are very delicious too. Thanks so much for taking the effort to post these recipes.

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      April 11, 2017

      Welcome Rekha
      Happy to know the recipes are useful. Thank you

      Reply
  18. shruti says

    January 27, 2017

    5 stars
    Very good information

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      January 30, 2017

      Thanks shruti

      Reply
  19. lata says

    August 28, 2016

    4 stars
    Very very good recipi I love it

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      August 31, 2016

      thanks Lata

      Reply
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  21. Ana says

    August 25, 2016

    5 stars
    Good

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      August 28, 2016

      Thank you

      Reply
  22. Fizu says

    February 17, 2016

    A very healthy blog. Nw a days i am d queen of makng healthy dish in my fmly n among my coleagues. Thank u n kp dng the gud job. May god bles u n ur fmly

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      February 18, 2016

      Hello Fizu,
      Thanks for the compliment. Very Happy to know you stand out among your family and colleagues in making healthy dishes. Welcome and thanks again for the wishes. Have a Good day.

      Reply
  23. Mona says

    January 22, 2016

    5 stars
    Thanks for sharing. turned out very nice

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      January 22, 2016

      Welcome Mona

      Reply
  24. rajvir says

    September 12, 2015

    Madam palak ki puree jar me puri trh se nai bn rhi

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      September 12, 2015

      Rajvir,
      Try adding little more water. 1.5 cups palak will usually fill the jar, adding a bit more of water will help to blend well. Use the small chutney jar. If you are still not able to make the puree, you can even add coarse puree to the atta. Hope this helps

      Reply
  25. Moumita Malla says

    July 18, 2015

    Nice paratha..and lovely colour too

    Reply

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