March 2, 2008

METHI PARATHAS- HEALTHY, EASY AND TASTY


I make these a lot. The great thing about this is that if you use oil and not water for making the dough it can be stored for days in the freezer. Saves a lot of time when guests come. (remember if you use oil to bind the dough then don't use any oil while cooking)
INGREDIENTS
1 bunch methi saag (fenugreek leaves)
1 onion finely chopped
2 cloves garlic finely chopped
1” ginger ground to paste
1 tbs turmeric powder
1tbs Jwano/ajwain seeds (Carom seeds)
2 green chillies finely chopped
Four cups atta (whole wheat flour)
Water
Salt to taste
LETS DO IT
Wash the methi saag, remove the root and the hard stem portion and finely chop the leaves
Heat 4 tbs oil and sputter the ajwain seeds , add the chopped garlic and ginger paste
Add the finely chopped onions and fry till translucent.
Add the chopped methi saag ,chopped green chillies , turmeric and salt.
Cook till ¾ done
Add the saag to the atta and make a soft dough adding required amount of water
Make small balls with the dough. Rub some oil on the hands and shape the dough balls into rotis
Cook on a hot tava adding some oil till cooked
Serve hot with pickle/achar and curd/dahi.


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