Sunday 1 August 2010

Spinach Paratha


Spinach Paratha-Indian flatbreads with a twist. Wheat flour and pureed spinach made in to a dough, rolled out in unique triangle shapes and cooked on a tava.Flaky and tasty they taste delicious with mango pickle or any curry .These are  simply perfect for that fast tea time/ lunch  snack.

Ingredients:

2 cups whole wheat flour
400 grams fresh spinach
1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 tablespoon oil
4 tablespoons oil for cooking paratha in
2 tablespoons plain flour for rolling parathas.

Method:

1.Wash and chop the spinach into ribbons.
2.Place the spinach in a microwaveable bowl cover with 2 tablespoons water  and add the fenugreek seeds and blanch for 3 minutes on high.
3. Remove spinach from microwave and blend to a fine puree.
4. In a bowl add the wheat flour, salt and turmeric.
5. Rub in 1 tablespoon oil and add the spinach puree as needed to make a soft dough.(Depending on the wetness of the puree  and the brand of flour used, you may have a little left over or you may find to bring dough together you may need to add 1-2 tablespoons water.Judge this yourself)
6. Knead the dough, cover and leave aside to 15-30 minutes.
7. Divide the dough in to 10 balls.


8. Take one of the balls dip in dry flour and roll out to a 6 in round paratha.
9.Spread a little oil on the paratha and sprinkle with some plain flour.
10. Fold the paratha in half and spead a little more oil and sprinkle some plain flour  and fold into a quarter.You will have a triangle shape.(Reason for doing this is to make paratha flaky)
11. Dust this triangle in some dry flour and roll out a paratha keeping the triangle shape.
12. Heat a tava and place  the rolled paratha  on it, when bubbles start to form flip the paratha.
13. Spread a little oil on to this side and flip again . Repeat for 2nd side.Paratha is ready when brown spots start to appear on it.
14.Remove from tava and repeat for rest of dough.

Serve with yoghurt and mango pickle.

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 Aloo paratha.

38 comments:

  1. Nice twist to our palak paratha. Healthy and delicious.

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  2. The porothas look delicious. Would also be nice with masala chai for breakfast. I like the idea of adding spinach to porothas. Must do that next time.

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  3. One of my favourites.....yammy and healthy.....

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  4. very healthy parothas dear! luks perfect...

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  5. very healthy parothas dear! luks perfect...

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  6. Healthy Paratha...Delicious and simply good !!

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  7. wow paraths looks gr8 ..spinach is my all time favorite ...adding methi seeds must give a nice flavor to paraths ..will try this soon

    Satya
    http://www.superyummyrecipes.com

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  8. Lovely combination, looks healthy and yummy.

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  9. perfect n healthy parathas..liked the addition of methi seeds.

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  10. parathas look so delicious :-)

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  11. It must be delicious with the yogurt and mango. Sounds really healthy too!

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  12. You're right! These rotis would be perfect with pickle and yogurt! Simple but so satisfying.. they look yummy!

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  13. Healthy and yummy parathas with spinach..Love it!!

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  14. That is a delicious looking paratha dear :)

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  15. I have palak puri in my blog...paratha looks yum

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  16. long time, i made this..u reminded me of this..

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  17. Love the addition of spinach in the flatbread. Some carrots or peas would be great too.

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  18. Paratha looks soft, yummy and mouth watering.
    Wish you a Happy Friendship Day.

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  19. Wow... healthier and delicious one...love it...

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  20. Thats a great recipe idea..adding spinach

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  21. Healthy parathas...love them...

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  22. looks healthy and delicious dear :)

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  23. Super spinach paratahs..We make it quite often...

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  24. Simple yet healthy paratha. Perfect for breakfast

    Deepa
    Hamaree Rasoi

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  25. Never tried paratas but have tried & savored the spinach pooris.... Would love to try it some day..... Your prep surely motivates me to it.... :)

    Ash....
    (http://asha-oceanichope.blogspot.com/)

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  26. Yummy parathas!Mom prefers flaky triangular parathas but[I am lazy]I make them circular

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  27. Healthy Parothas without compromising the taste !! Luk nice n yummy

    Cheers n Happy Cooking,
    Satrupa

    http://satrupa-foodforthought.blogspot.com

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  28. Looks very soft and healthy. Nice wholesome meal!

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  29. Healthy and yummy paratha!!

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  30. Healthy and yummy paratha..looks perfect.

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  31. Looks healthy and tasty. Nice way to add spinach. Am following you.

    http://aaha-oho.blogspot.com/
    Nidhya

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  32. Spinach Paratha are my fav, thanks for the recipe, they look fab!

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  33. nom nom making this tonight

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  34. I wonder if this would work with swiss chard? I could see it looking very pretty with the yello and red bits.

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