Methi Paratha(Flat bread)

Methi paratha is prepared with whole wheat flour and fenugreek leaves. Very tasty and healthy for serving as a breakfast.

Preparation time -15 minutes
Cooking time -20 minutes      
Makes: 6 to 8 Parathas

Ingredients :

1. Methi leaves: 1 Medium sized  Bunch (Finely chopped 2 cups)
2. Wheat Flour: 2 Cups
3. Chana dal powder (Besan): ½ Cup(optional)
4. Salt: ½ teaspoon
5. Cumin seeds:  1 Tablespoon
6. Sesame seeds:  2 Teaspoons
7. Carom seeds (ajwain): 1 Teaspoon
8. Turmeric powder: ½ Teaspoon
9. Jaggery: Small lemon sized ball (Optional)
10. Ginger garlic paste: ½ Teaspoon
11. Green chili: 1 Finely chopped
12. Butter or oil: 2 to 3 Tablespoons (For frying parathas)
13. Any pickle: For serving
14. Curd: 1 Cup (For serving)

Procedure–

1. Heat a kadai (pan) on stove and add 1 spoon of butter.After butter is melted add cumin,Ajwain,sesame seeds.
2. When cumin seeds starts crackling add finely chopped onions, finely chopped green chili,ginger garlic paste and fry for 1 minute.
3. Add finely chopped Fenugreek leaves, Jaggery,Salt,Turmeric powder and fry for 1 minute.
4. Allow to cook for a minute.
5. Now add Besan,wheat flour and enough water to prepare a soft dough.
   

   
6. Now divide the dough into 9 to 10 medium sized balls.
7. Take the dough ball, Sprinkle some dry flour and roll the dough into paratha using a rolling pin.
8. Heat a pan on stove and apply some butter or oil on both sides of paratha and fry till golden color.                                                                
9. Prepare all the parathas.
10. Serve the Parathas along with choice of Pickle, butter and curd.