Methi
Paratha is a healthy, filling and delicious paratha very commonly made in
North India. Methi leaves have a strong aroma and slight bitter taste. Methi seeds and
leaves are very commonly used in South Indian cooking, in day to day gravies
and have numerous medicinal properties. Methi leaves are rich in protein,
fibre, vitamin C, iron etc. Methi leaves are a must for nursing moms. The
intake of methi increases milk production in nursing mothers. Methi/fenugreek
is very beneficial for people with diabetes. The soluble fibre present in methi
slows down the rate of sugar absorption into blood and also helps in production
of insulin. Having said some of the benefits of methi/fenugreek, let’s move on
to the recipe. Meanwhile do check out other interesting and healthy Breakfast Recipes here.
Here’s
how to make Methi Paratha with step by step photos…
Methi/Vendhaya Keerai
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One bunch
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Wheat flour
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3 cups
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Red chilli powder
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1 ½ tsp
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Turmeric powder
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¼ tsp
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Cumin seeds/Jeeragam
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1 tsp
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Fennel seeds/Perunjeeragam
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1 tsp
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Salt
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As needed
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Oil
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1 tbsp for the dough
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Oil/Ghee
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To cook the parathas
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Preparation
Time: 15 minutes
Cooking
Time: 15 minutes
Serves:
15-16 parathas
Author: Priya Anandakumar
Author: Priya Anandakumar
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Method
Methi leaves/fenugreek leaves /vendhaya keerai .
Clean, wash
and chop the methi leaves to fine pieces and transfer it to a bowl. [Just the leaves, do not use the stem part]
Add red
chilli powder, turmeric powder, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, salt to the methi
leaves and mix really well with hand.
Now add
the wheat flour, salt, oil and mix really well.
Add water
little by little and make a soft dough.
Make
small equal sized balls with the dough. Dust the balls with wheat flour and
roll them to round shapes.
Heat
tawa, cook the parathas on medium flame and cook them equally on both sides
by drizzling some oil/ghee.
Delicious
and healthy Methi Parathas are ready to be enjoyed. Serve them hot with yogurt
or any pickle.
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Paratha looks very inviting, but I tasted methi leaves once to make methi matar pulao, oops it tasted bitter :( and strong aroma, Im wondering how it would taste with paratha!! Well hope u and ur family enjoyed it :)
ReplyDeleteHi thanks for stopping by dear, methi parathas won't taste bitter dear, because of the spices added it is all balanced and do taste great.
Deletewow..healthy and tasty parathas.. looks too good..:)
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ReplyDeleteIt is meethi season in India and my mum makes meethi parantha atleast once a week.. Don't know what recipe she uses but I will make her read yours
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I love tho one very much Nicely done dear <3
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Iron and fibre packed yummy paratha..
ReplyDeletegood n healthy recipe... Can I do with dry Methi leaves?? then how could
ReplyDeleteBe the taste???
Yes Akila, I don't get methi leaves regularly here so I use the kasuri methi... not just the exact taste but all most the same...
DeleteThis is a very healthy paratha . Good way to include greens in our diet
ReplyDeleteVery healthy paratha and you have done it well. What a coincidence yesterday only I bought methi leaves to prepare parathas.
ReplyDeletelovely colorful paratha....flavorful and yummy
ReplyDeleteParathas looks really delicious, and healthy too.
ReplyDeleteNice n healthy....
ReplyDeleteI really need to look out for the leaves. Never seen it before in the supermarkets I go to yet its on my list. The paratha with it is so good.
ReplyDeleteYummy and healthi parantha . love it
ReplyDeletevery similar to the gujarati theplas. Good as a snack or as a light meal. The leaves don't taste bitter, avoid adding the stem bits as they are bitter.
ReplyDeleteParatha looks very inviting. This is one of my favourites. Perfectly made dear.
ReplyDeleteThis looks splendid! :) Wow, well made
ReplyDeleteWow that is really healthy paratha..looks so good..
ReplyDeleteTasty and healthy paratha. This is one flavored paratha that I am yet to prepare. Looks so delicious.
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ReplyDeleteparatha looks so inviting and very very flavorful one !!
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