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Methi Paratha Recipe Punjabi

Asiya
An Indian flatbread made using methi leaves and dough....
4.34 from 3 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Punjabi
Servings 2 -3
Calories 136 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 tablespoon wheat flour
  • 1 bunch freshly and finely chopped methi leaves or kasuri methi
  • 1 tablespoon coriander leaves
  • salt - to taste
  • ½ teaspoon red chilli powder
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • ½ teaspoon ginger garlic paste
  • ½ teaspoon green chillies
  • ½ teaspoon roasted coriander seeds powder
  • ½ teaspoon carom seeds ajwain
  • 1 teaspoon oil
  • water to make dough

Instructions
 

  • Firstly, take a mixing bowl, into it, add wheat flour into it.
  • Add methi leaves into it, add coriander leaves and mix them with a spatula.
  • Add salt, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander seeds powder, ginger garlic paste, carom seeds(ajwain).
  • Add green chillies into it and oil.
  • Mix everything well.
  • Gradually add water and knead into a smooth dough.
  • Rest aside for 15-20 minutes.
  • Divide the dough into small/medium size portions.
  • Take a small/medium portion of the dough.
  • Take a rolling board and dust some flour on it.
  • Roll the dough like a circular chapathi.
  • Heat the tawa and place the paratha on it.
  • Cook the down side of the methi paratha on medium flame for few seconds.
  • Flip the paratha and oil/ghee all over the roti.
  • Flip it again and apply oil on the other side.
  • Flip and press the roti well on all sides with a spatula.
  • Similarly press paratha on the other side and cook well.
  • Serve it hot with any vegetable gravy or curry.
  • Continue making parathas with the rest of the dough portions and serve hot!!!

Notes

  • Do not get confused with the flipping of paratha and just cook the paratha well on both sides in a way similar to cooking roti.
  • Garam masala powder, cumin seeds powder too can be added before kneading for a spicy flavour.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Methi Paratha Recipe Punjabi
Amount Per Serving
Calories 136 Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat 3g5%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Sodium 10mg0%
Potassium 46mg1%
Carbohydrates 24g8%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 13IU0%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 6mg1%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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