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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.
© Swasthi's Recipes
Prep Time
30
minutes
mins
Cook Time
20
minutes
mins
Total Time
50
minutes
mins
Servings:
8
Author:
Swasthi
Ingredients
1½
cups
Whole wheat flour
(atta)
1½ cups (125 to 150 grams)
chopped spinach
(palak, avoid the stalks)
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
Instructions
Preparation
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.
Nutrition
Calories:
144
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
18
g
|
Protein:
3
g
|
Fat:
6
g
|
Saturated Fat:
2
g
|
Cholesterol:
10
mg
|
Sodium:
6
mg
|
Potassium:
129
mg
|
Fiber:
2
g
|
Vitamin A:
605
IU
|
Vitamin C:
1.8
mg
|
Calcium:
15
mg
|
Iron:
1.1
mg