Methi paratha
Methi paratha is one of the healthiest flat breads from Indian cuisine often made for breakfast or a meal. Fenugreek leaves are known as methi in Indian language. These flavor the parathas in a unique way. They are served with pickle, dal or raita.
For best results follow my detailed step-by-step photo instructions and tips.
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Ingredients (1 cup = 240ml )
- 1 cup whole wheat flour or atta
- ½ cup fenugreek leaves or methi leaves tightly packed
- salt as needed
- ¼ tsp garam masala or ajwain (carom seeds)
- 1/8 tsp chilli powder or 1 green chili chopped
- 1 tsp oil for kneading
- 2 tbsp oil or ghee for greasing layers
- water as needed
optional
- 2 tbsp yogurt or dahi / curd
- 1 tsp grated garlic or lehsun
How to make the recipe
Preparation
- In a bowl mix atta, salt, finely chopped methi leaves, curd, garam masala, chili powder or green chilies and garlic.
- Begin to knead, adding water little by little to make a soft pliable dough.
- Pour 1 tsp oil & knead again for a min or 2. Let this soak for at least 20 mins. Keep it covered.
- Divide the dough to 6 to 7 parts. Roll them to smooth balls. Set aside.
How to make methi paratha
- Flour the rolling area, place a ball of dough on the flour and dust it with flour evenly on both the sides.
- Roll the ball to round shape parathas that are not very thin or thick. To make layered methi paratha refer step by step photos below.
- Make 3 to 4 parathas and set aside.
- Heat a tawa till hot on a medium high flame. Dust off the excess flour from the paratha. Transfer the methi paratha on the tawa.
- Soon you will see tiny bubbles on the paratha, then flip it. Press down with a wooden spatula to help in puffing.
- Drizzle some oil or ghee.
- Flip it to the other side, repeat to press and cook till they are slightly browned and done thoroughly. Stack them one over the other to keep them soft.
- Clean up the flour on the tawa or griddle with a kitchen towel before you proceed with the next one.
- Serve methi paratha with dahi, dal or pickle.
NUTRITION (estimation only)
Calories: 103kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Sodium: 169mg | Potassium: 71mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.6mg