Methi leaves/ fenugreek leaves are aromatic leaves rich in fiber, minerals and vitamins. They have numerous health benefits that include lowering blood sugar levels, effective check on cholesterol levels, aiding to get rid of digestive disorders, regulating menstruation and resulting in weight loss when included in diet regularly. Methi can be had in the form of methi seeds, methi leaves and kasuri methi (dried methi leaves). Today let's see the methi paratha recipe.
Ingredients:
Methi leaves - a small bunch
Whole wheat flour - 1 cup
Red chilli powder - 1 tsp
Garam masala powder - 1 tsp
Ajwain/ Carom seeds - 1/4 tsp
Ginger - 1 inch, grated
Salt - to taste
Oil - 2 tsp
Water - to make dough
Method:
Note: Please refer palak paratha recipe for stepwise pictures for making layered paratha.
Ingredients:
Methi leaves - a small bunch
Whole wheat flour - 1 cup
Red chilli powder - 1 tsp
Garam masala powder - 1 tsp
Ajwain/ Carom seeds - 1/4 tsp
Ginger - 1 inch, grated
Salt - to taste
Oil - 2 tsp
Water - to make dough
Method:
- Take whole wheat flour (atta) in a bowl, add the washed, cleaned methi leaves, and other ingredients, mix well and make a soft pliable dough. Let the dough rest for 15 minutes.
- Take a ball sized dough, roll it into 3-4 inches diameter. Smear some ghee or oil and start pleating. Lift the pleated strip and gently stretch it. Roll the strip into a thick disc and tuck it beneath so that the pleats face up in a spiral.
- Dust the thick disc with some dry flour and roll it into a 5-6 inch diameter paratha.
- Place the rolled paratha on hot tawa. Smear some ghee or oil and cook until brown spots appear on both sides.
- Enjoy the nutritious methi paratha with raita and pickle of your choice.
Note: Please refer palak paratha recipe for stepwise pictures for making layered paratha.
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