Spinach paratha

 Wheat flour mixed with spicy spinach to make a healthy paratha

Ingredients - Serves 4

• Atta flour - 2 1/2 cups
• Cooked spinach - 1 cup
• Red chilli powder - 1/2 tsp
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
• Cumin powder - 1/2 tsp
• Oil or ghee - 2 tbsp
• Salt to taste

Method

• Blend cooked spinach, chilli powder, turmeric powder and cumin powder in a blender or a mixer into a smooth paste
• Mix wheat flour, salt and grounded spinach together
• Sprinkle little water to make a stiff dough

• Cover and keep aside for 15-20 minutes.
•  Divide the dough into golf ball size portions.
•  Roll one portion into a smooth ball, dip into dry flour to prevent it from sticking 
•  Roll dough out into a circle.
•  Heat tava or skillet on medium heat and place paratha on it
•  Wait until bubbles appear before flipping it over.
•  Wait another 20-30 seconds, lightly smear oil or ghee on the top
• Cook until brown spots appear on both sides
• Serve hot with raita or side dish

Nutritional Information

• Spinach is rich in calcium, folic acid, vitamin K and iron.
• Spinach is also rich in vitamin C, fiber and carotenoids.
• Per serving = 120 calories approximately