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    Home » Indian Breakfast recipes » Roti | Parathas

    Palak Paratha | Spinach Paratha

    Published: Feb 12, 2015 · by Nisha

    One good thing about making parathas frequently is that you can add any veg stuffing to it.  For those who are not that into veggies can have them filled in these flat breads.  Today's recipe is a greens stuffed paratha - Palak Paratha - Sautéed spinach with few Indian masala. A mild and warm tasting parathas that make a healthy and nutritious meal. 

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    Since palak has a neutral taste, you would not find a distinctive aroma like a methi paratha. Also, if you want a nice flaky crispy paratha, make it into layers and add a little more oil while cooking it. Otherwise it is a nice soft puffed up paratha that is equally tastier. So once in a while extra fat would also be good. The more the fat, the more merrier crispy it would be.

    Palak Paratha

    Click on the link for further recipes to make a complete meal.

    • Parathas
    • Gravies
    • Pickles
    • Lassi

    Methi Paratha | Fenugreek Leaves Flatbread

    Palak Paratha | Spinach Paratha

    Parathas stuffed with sautéed spinach leaves and aromatic Indian spices.

    Prep Time: 10 Mins | Rest Time: ~30 mins | Cook Time: 20 Mins | Total Time: ~1 Hr | Yileds: 6-7

    Ingredients

    • 2 Cups tightly packed roughly Chopped Palak | Spinach leaves
    • 1 Cups Atta | Wheat Flour
    • Salt to taste
    • ¼ teaspoon Jeera | Cumin seeds
    • ¼ teaspoon Ajwain
    • 1 tablespoon Ghee | Clarified Butter
    • 3-4 Cloves Garlic, crushed and minced
    • 1 Small Onion finely chopped
    • Water to knead
    • Oil to fry the parathas
    Instructions

    1. Heat a pan with a tablespoon of oil. Once hot, add jeera and ajwain. Let it splutter. Add the minced garlic and stir for a minute. 
    2. Add the chopped spinach and sauté until the leaves wilt. Turn off the flame, add salt and let it cool completely. 
    3. In a bowl, take atta and the cooled methi mixture and mix it well. Gradually add water and knead it into a soft dough. Finally add a tablespoon of oil and mix it over the dough. 
    4. Cover it with a damp cloth and let it rest for a minimum of half an hour. 
    5. Divide the dough and roll it out like as you would for rotis. 
    6. Heat the gridle or tawa and cook these rolled out doughs on both sides flipping it consistently to get even brown spots. 

    This post is for Blogging Marathon 49 under the theme "Brunch". Check out the Blogging Marathon page for the other Blogging Marathoners doing BM# 49 here. 

    View other "Indian Breakfast recipes" recipes

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    • Ginger chutney - Allam Pachadi
    • Adai recipe, South Indian lentils dosa ( pancakes )
    • Peanut chutney - Kadalai chutney for idli and dosa

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    Comments

    1. Maahi says

      February 26, 2015 at 9:51 am

      Wow! Thanks looks very healthy and delicious.

      Reply
    2. Priya Suresh says

      February 16, 2015 at 7:17 pm

      Adding galric sounds new for me,can guess how flavourful this paratha will be..

      Reply
    3. Chef Mireille says

      February 16, 2015 at 2:53 am

      healthy and colorful...yum

      Reply
    4. Harini-Jaya R says

      February 16, 2015 at 12:56 am

      Healthy weekend brunch. Very interesting idea - adding palak to the parathas!

      Reply
    5. Pavani N says

      February 14, 2015 at 11:07 pm

      I've never added garlic to palak paratha. That is a great idea to add flavor to the paratha. Will try next time I make these.

      Reply
    6. Padmajha PJ says

      February 13, 2015 at 6:56 am

      I usually puree the palak and add to the flour. Would love to try this version.Love the pic with the parathas stacked up!

      Reply
    7. Nivedhanams Sowmya says

      February 12, 2015 at 1:45 pm

      loved the second click with so many parathas laid on top of one other!!! beautiful..

      Reply
    8. vaishali sabnani says

      February 12, 2015 at 11:21 am

      I make Paalak Paratha and then stuff it up , so you have a two in one Paratha, love the way you have stacked up these Parathas.

      Reply
    9. Srivalli says

      February 12, 2015 at 10:05 am

      ehmm..can have these parathas anytime Nisha..you have stacked them so well!

      Reply
    10. Suma Gandlur says

      February 12, 2015 at 4:44 am

      Healthy and filling brunch.

      Reply
    11. Sarita says

      February 12, 2015 at 3:38 am

      Healthy paratha !looks great.

      Reply
    12. Sandhya Ramakrishnan says

      February 12, 2015 at 3:25 am

      Lovely parathas! All it need is some pickle and curd on the side.

      Reply

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