Methi Paratha was the outcome one weekend when I really wanted my cooking duties to end with a simple, single dish. I checked out many recipes online and a couple of cookbooks I have. I realised there are two ways to make methi paratha:
1. Make a spiced stuffing like you do for aloo paratha or gobi paratha and make methi parathas the same way.
2. Chop up the leaves and add them to the dough while making the dough and make parathas as normal.
I decided to go midway between the two options. Check out all methi recipes on Edible Garden.
Methi Paratha Recipe
Makes: ~20 parathas
Ingredients:
4 cups packed fresh methi / fenugreek leaves, cleaned and chopped fine
2 green chillies, chopped fine
1″ piece ginger, grated
1/2 tsp powdered jeera / cumin seeds
1 tsp oil
Salt to taste
For the dough
5 cups atta / wheat flour
Water as needed
Ghee or butter
How to Make Methi Paratha:
1. Heat the oil and add the jeera. After about 5 seconds, add the ginger, methi leaves, green chillies and some salt. Stir until the leaves start to wilt and get lightly toasted. Don’t cook it for more than 7 mins. Let this mixture cool.
2. Add the spiced methi mixture to the atta, more salt if needed and enough water to make a soft, pliable dough. Divide into 6 equal-sized balls. Roll out each and cook on a tawa or griddle until both sides are golden brown.
3. After removing from fire, pat ghee or butter on both side and keep covered to maintain softness.
Serve methi paratha warm with mango pickle and plain curds.
Awesome methi parathas. Beautiful click.
Hi Nags, lovely click:-) Didn't know it's not easy to find methi leaves in the market there. I usually add a pinch of garam masala n sometimes coriander powder as well. Of late, since I have been asked to reduce intake of rice, I have been having more of parathas (less oil, have been using sesame oil while making them), especially methi and palak for the iron content. I even started making peas paratha, it is really nice if you like mutter. Just grind them to a paste and add the spices and knead the dough. Try it if you haven't~Shreya
nice looking paratha ….hard to find Methi any other suggestions ???? thankss
I was not so fond of Methi leaves but off late have acquired a taste for it.Should try this recipe!!
Hey i too made methi theplas yesterday,its very similar only that i add sambhar powder instead green chillies,and i make it so thin … Paratha also a great idea! I still have half bunch!
i think i can have parathas stuffed is almost anyway! love methi!
Sharmilee, bingo!
Shreya, that's an idea I recently saw in some blog, adding ground peas. Will surely try soon 🙂 Take care!
Hey Nags! What a coincidence I made methi thepla yest, was not satisfied with the pic so didnt post it and here you are with ur yummy parathas. Guess this is the one u kept for ur ikea table post.
i guess u can try this with grated vegetables as well.. like carrots, radish, potatoes. i feel spinach would be too bland. try it! 🙂
Healthy and delicious paratha….