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Whole-Wheat Spinach Parathas
1 hr prep time
10 min cook time
8servings
Recipe by
May Abraham Fridel
Source
Indian Cuisine Diabetes Cookbook
Photo by
Mittera
How to Make Whole-Wheat Spinach Parathas
Paratha is a type of flatbread that originated in the northern part of India, where it is still popular. It’s part of a traditional Indian breakfast, but can also be served alongside lunch or dinner.
1 hr prep time
10 min cook time
8servings
1 paratha
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Step-By-Step Instructions:
- Remove from the skillet. Repeat the cooking process with the remaining pieces of dough and remaining oil. Serve hot.
- Turn the paratha. Brush with ¼ tsp of the remaining oil. Continue cooking for about 3–4 minutes per side, turning as necessary, until the edges are brown on both sides. Using a flat spatula, press the middle of the paratha as it’s cooking so it cooks evenly.
- Preheat a cast iron griddle or flat skillet over medium-high heat. Place one piece of dough in the skillet. Cook for about 1 minute, or until it begins to bubble.
- After the standing time, knead the dough once again. Shape into 8 balls. Lightly dust your work surface with the remaining 1 Tbsp flour. Using a rolling pin, flatten each dough ball so it’s 6 inches in diameter.
- To make the dough for the paratha: mix 2 cups flour and the remaining ¼ tsp salt in a shallow dish. Add the spinach mixture to the flour mixture. Add water, little by little, to form a smooth dough (similar to the consistency of a pizza dough). Knead the dough until smooth. Transfer to a glass bowl. Cover with a damp towel. Set aside for 30 minutes to an hour at room temperature.
- Add the spinach and ¼ tsp salt. Cook for 3 minutes, or until the moisture released from the spinach is absorbed and the base becomes dry. Add the amchoor powder and cumin, stirring well. Remove from the heat. Set aside to cool.
- In a heavy-bottomed pan, heat 1 tsp oil over medium-high heat. Add the ajwain seeds, gingerroot, and chile. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring frequently.
Nutrition facts
8 Servings
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Serving Size
1 paratha
- Amount per serving Calories 130
- Total Fat 2g
- Sodium 150mg
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Total Carbohydrate
25g
- Dietary Fiber 4g
- Protein 3g
- Potassium 180mg
- Phosphorous 115mg
Ingredients
water
2/3 cup
whole-wheat pastry flour (divided)
2 cups plus 1 tbsp
ground cumin
1 tsp
amchoor (mango) powder
1/2 tsp
fine sea salt (divided use)
1/2 tsp
baby spinach (chopped)
1 cup (tightly packed)
green chile (seeds discarded, finely minced)
1
grated fresh ginger
1 tbsp
ajwain seeds
1 tsp
sunflower oil (divided use)
3 tsp
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