Palak Paratha / Spinach Indian Flat Bread

You may love eating Palak Paneer, but what about the calories that you get in return. An other healthier option of having palak is, Palak Paratha... As per any diet plan, it is very important to have leafy vegetables. Leafy vegetables are typically low in calories and fat, high in protein and dietary fiber, high in iron and calcium. In this recipe, raw palak is used, so it is very high in nutrients value.



Ingredients:

• 3-4 green chilies
• 4-5 garlic flakes
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tbsp cumin seeds
• 1 cup palak leaves washed and patted dry (Spinach Leaves)
• 2 boiled potatoes - mashed
• Fresh coriander Leaves
• wheat flour 2 cups
• 2 tbsp curd/ yogurt
• 4-5 tbsp refined vegetable oil
• 2-3 tsp ghee(clarified Butter) or butter for frying paratha’s
• water
• salt to taste

Time Required: 20 mins

Method:

1. Blend together green chilies, cumin seeds, garlic flakes, spinach leaves and coriander leaves in a grinder. The iron in spinach is poorly absorbed by the body unless eaten with vitamin C. So don't forget to squeeze a lemon in the mixture. 
2. In a plate or big bowl mix wheat flour, the blended mixture, mashed potatoes, turmeric powder, salt, water and oil.
3. Knead into medium soft dough. Knead well for 5-6 minutes. This process can be done quickly in a food processor. 
4. Cover with a wet cloth and let the dough sit for 20-30 minutes. Knead the dough again. 
5. Divide the dough into balls of equal portions, now roll one ball at a time in the form of a small puri.
6. Now cook on a tava/griddle, allow one side to cook when when you see tiny bubbles rise on the surface of the paratha. 
7. Turn repeat for other side. Drizzle some butter or ghee on each side and flip.

Serving:
Serve hot with chilled curd and pickles.