Palak Paratha
Bursting with flavors and colors, this green-hued Palak Paratha is a delightful twist on the traditional Indian paratha. The star ingredient, palak (spinach), not only lends a vibrant green color but also brings a wealth of health benefits to the table. This recipe of Palak Paratha is made using the trending liquid dough method. So for all those who find kneading and rolling chapathis and parathas a pain, this is an easier alternative.
These Palak Parathas, made using the liquid dough method, have a really soft texture. It is almost like a crepe or a thin pancake as that is the batter consistency for this. The main ingredients are all blended together in a mixie and then added to the flour to prepare the batter. The parathas are cooked till they fluff up well. You can add seasonings of your choice or keep it plain with just some salt.
If you are running short of time to prepare an elaborate meal and want to serve something healthy to your family, then these Palak Parathas are a great alternative.
Palak Paratha
Course: Rotis and BreadsCuisine: IndianDifficulty: Main3
servings15
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minutesA healthy and easy to make paratha using spinach leaves!
Ingredients
Spinach – 150 gms, blanched
Garlic – 3-4 cloves
Green Chilli – 1
Whole Wheat Flour – 1 cup
Salt – as per taste
Water – to make into a flowy batter
Oil – if needed to apply on pan
Directions
- Into the blender jar, add spinach leaves, garlic and green chilli and blend well.
- Into a mixing bowl, add the whole wheat flour, salt and the blended spinach puree along with some water and mix well to make a flowy batter.
- Onto a non-stick pan, brush some oil and spread the batter evenly. Let it cook on one side and then flip over.
- Once both sides are cooked, press gently and cook so that the paratha fluffs up on the pan.
- Remove from heat and serve hot.
