METHI PARATHA

Paratha is a very popular North Indian dish. Methi Paratha is of them which is very tasty and at the same time nutritious too. Methi Paratha is healthier compared to other form of parathas, Methi being the main ingredients. Addition of besan into it increases protein quotients as well. Serve it with yoghurt and pickle and this makes  a complete meal. 

Ingredients:

 

Whole meal Flour (Atta)                                                -              1 ½ Cup

Besan (chick pea flour)                                                   -              ½ Cup

Salt                                                                                      -              1 ½ Tsp

Carom seeds (Ajwain)                                                     -              1 Tsp

Red chili powder                                                              -              1 Tsp

Turmeric                                                                            -              ½ Tsp

Plain Yoghurt                                                                    -              ½ Cup

Ghee(Clarified butter)                                                     -              2 Tbsp

Fenugreek leaves (finely chopped)                               -              1 ½ Cup

Oil (To Fry)                                                                        -              4 Tbsp

Method:

Sieve together flour, besan, salt, red chili powder and turmeric powder.

Add ghee and mix well.

Now add yoghurt and fenugreek leaves.

Add water as required to make dough. The dough will be a little bit stiffer than the normal roti dough.

Let the dough rest for 20 minutes.

Take out lemon size dough and roll it into approx. 5 inch diameter.

Heat a tava or griddle. Roast the rolled dough / paratha on both sides with help of little oil till it becomes golden.

Serve with yoghurt and pickle.

Enjoy!!!