Tuesday, November 29, 2011

METHI PARATHA








Radhika of Tickling Palates is hosting a fun event named BLOG HOP WEDNESDAYS.This week I am paired with Sumedha ofSumee's culinary bites.I made these delicious methi parathas from her blog. You can find the original  recipe here.

Ingredients
  1. Fenugreek leaves/Methi leaves- 1 bunch
  2. Whole wheat flour- 3 cups + extra for dusting
  3. Chili powder- 2tsp
  4. Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp
  5. Cumin seeds- 1 tsp
  6. Ajwain seeds/carom seeds-1 tsp
  7. Garlic (crushed)- 2cloves
  8. Oil- 1 tbsp
  9. Salt to tasste
  10. Water



Method
  • Wash methi leaves, and chop it finely.
  • Combine all the other ingredients with the methi leaves and knead well to form a soft dough by adding sufficient quantity of water.
  • Cover and keep aside for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Make  lemon sized balls out of the dough and roll it gently to form a thin circle ,over a surface lightly dusted with flour.
  • Heat a non stick pan and put the paratha on the hot pan and cook on medium heat  for about 15 seconds.
  • Turn it over and cook on the other side for about 30 seconds.
  • Flip it over again and gently press the paratha using the spatula or a clean kitchen towel for a few seconds.
  • Serve with raitha and pickle or gravy of your choice.



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