Spinach / Palak Paratha

Ingredients needed for the dough :

2 cups whole wheat flour / Atta

1 tbsp. Oil

Water for kneading

A pinch of salt



Ingredients needed for filling :

1 cup spinach cleaned, 

1 tsp. red chili powder

1/2 tsp chat masala

Salt  to taste

2 tbsp atta

Oil / Ghee for making the parantha



How to prepare Spinach Paratha.

Mix whole wheat flour, oil, salt and enough water nicely. Knead well to get a smooth dough.

Wash and Clean spinach of the dirt and dry the leaves with a kitchen towel. Chop the leaves, keep aside.

Mix spinach with the  red chilli powder, chat masala, salt to taste  and 2 tbsps of atta together.

Divide the dough into small balls and then shape into puris.

Put the filling in the center and then shape the round into a ball again.

Roll out again gently, be careful to see that the filling stays inside the paratha.

Heat a tava or a griddle and fry the paratha . Pour ghee / oil on both sides so that the parathas get crisp.

Serve with pickles and fresh curds.