Palak Paratha Recipe | Spinach Paratha
Healthy Palak Paratha recipe made with whole wheat flour, spinach puree and spices. These green parathas are packed with flavor and nutrition. Ideal to pack for kids lunchbox or enjoy as breakfast with tea.
Servings 9
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl, Spoons, Measuring Cups
- Rolling Pin and Board
- Cast Iron Griddle Pan to cook paratha
Ingredients
- 2 ¾ cup Whole Wheat Flour
- 1 cup Spinach Puree
- 3 garlic cloves fat cloves used here
- 2 green chilies
- salt to taste
- Water to knead dough, if required.
- Ghee as required to cook paratha
Instructions
- In a blender jar, mince or grind garlic cloves and green chili.
- In a bowl, combine whole wheat flour and salt to taste.
- To this, add spinach puree and garlic-chili paste. Mix well.
- Slowly knead the dough. Add water, only if required. The dough should be soft and tight.
- Add a teaspoon of oil, knead. Cover the dough and rest for 10 mins.
- After 10 mins, divide the dough into equal portions. Dip each portion of the dough in flour and flatten it on the board.
- With a rolling pin, shape the paratha. It should be thicker than Chapati/ roti.
- Heat a griddle or pan. Once hot, cook paratha using ghee or oil.
- Store the cooked paratha in a hot-pot or casserole so it stays warm.
Notes
Ingredients & Substitutes
- Spinach Puree – Thaw and use frozen spinach puree. Spinach puree can be made by cooking spinach in hot water and quickly cooling (blanching) it in ice cold water. Blend and freeze.
- Garlic Cloves and Green chilies – For kids and toddlers, adjust the quantity of garlic and chili. Instead of fresh garlic, feel free to use garlic powder.
- Ghee can be substituted with oil or vegan butter.
- Meal Prep - Once cool, transfer the paratha to an airtight container and store in refrigerator. It can be used for 3-4 days. Re-heat on a griddle (preferred option) or microwave (for 20 seconds only else it will be dry and hard).
- Packing in kids school lunch box - Pack the paratha once completely cool. Use eco-friendly wrapping paper to keep it fresh and safe from moisture.
- For toddlers, cut the paratha into bite size pieces or desired shapes using a cookie cutter.