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Spinach paneer paratha

A great way to get your spinach!

Nutritive values per serving

Energy:

227 Kcal

Carbohydrates:

18 g

Protein:

7 g

Fat:

14 g

Traditional parathas can be healthy if they include sufficient fiber. This recipe is a perfect choice to balance your meal while following the HEP, Healthy Eating Plate method.

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Ingredients:

(makes 3 servings)

  • ½ cup wheat flour                        

  • ¼ cup spinach puree                          

  • ½ cup paneer                                 

  • ¼ cups onion (finely chopped)                               

  • 2 tsp coriander leaves (finely chopped)      

  • 1 green chili (finely chopped)                              

  • ¼ tsp ginger paste                                 

  • ¼ tsp cumin seeds             

  • ¼ - ½ tsp red chili pd.                     

  • ½ tsp garam masala                                                                    

  • ¼ tsp dry mango pd.          

  • 2 tbsp oil    

  • Salt to taste                    

How to prepare:

  1. Wash the spinach and blend it

  2. Knead the dough using flour, pureed spinach, oil, chili paste, salt and water

  3. In a pan, add 1 tbsp oil, heat, add cumin seeds, let them crackle, add green chili, ginger paste and onion, and saute until the onions become translucent

  4. Add grated paneer, seasonings and mix well. Leave it cool

  5. Make 3 small round balls of the kneaded dough, and then flatten

  6. Put a portion of paneer mixture in the center, fold the dough over in half to cover the paneer mixture, reshape into a ball, and roll out the paratha

  7. Cook the paratha on a tava using a little oil until it uniformly browns on both sides

  8. Serve hot, with raita

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