Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Spinach(Palak) Paratha



This palak paratha is very healthy and tasty also. Palak contains large amounts of fibre along with a lot of essential vitamins and minerals. It is very quick recipe. Kids are very interested to eat these green parathas. Spinach nutrition is amazing. The calcium content in spinach strengthens bones. The A and C vitamins in spinach plus the fiber, folic acid, magnesium and other nutrients help control cancer, especially colon, lung and breast cancers. Folate also lowers the blood levels of something called homocysteine, a protein that damages arteries. So spinach also helps protect against heart disease. The flavonoids in spinach help protect against age related memory loss.So every one should eat spinach frequently.I hope you like it ......Happy Cooking......


Ingredients
:
Whole wheat flour - 1 cup
 
Spinach (palak) puree - 1/2 cup 
Green chilli paste - 1/2 tsp 
Oil- 2 tsp 
Garlic paste - 2 tsp
Salt to taste
Oil for cooking

Method
of preparation:
  1. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl, mix well and knead into a soft dough, using enough water.
  2. Divide the dough into equal portions.
  3. Roll out each portion into a circle, using the flour for rolling.
  4. Heat a tava and cook each paratha, using little oil, till golden brown spots appear on both the sides.
  5. Now yummy and tasty palak paratha is ready to eat with fresh curd or any curry.

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