Stuffed Methi Paratha - Stuffed Fenugreek Leaves Parata
Stuffed Methi Paratha are excellent for traveling as they last longer than traditional parathas. Fenugreek Leaves Parata can be eaten with just some pickle and curd on the side.
Prep Time45 minutes mins
Cook Time40 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 25 minutes mins
Course: Breakfast, Entree, Kids Friendly
Cuisine: Indian, North Indian
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 10 Parathas
Calories: 20kcal
FOR THE DOUGH –
- 1 big bunch Methi leaves cleaned and chopped
- 2 Green chilies finely chopped
- ½ Ginger grated
- ½ teaspoon Saunf/fennel seeds
- ½ teaspoon Red chili powder
- ½ teaspoon Dhania jeera powder
- 2-3 teaspoon Besan/kadalai maavu
- 1 tablespoon Oil
- to taste Salt
TO MAKE THE MASALA –
Heat oil in a non-stick pan and add the saunf, green chilies, and ginger. Fry for about 30 seconds and then add the chopped methi leaves. Let the leaves cook covered for about 10-15 minutes until all the water from the leaves evaporates and the leaves are cooked. Do not add any water, the leaves will let out quite a bit of water and this will help to cook the leaves. Also, cook it in low to medium heat.
Once the leaves are cooked, add the dry masala powders, salt, and the besan and mix well. Make sure that everything mixes well and there are no lumps of besan or masala powders.
Turn off the flame and let the masala cool down. When cooled, the masala will crumble into a powdery mix. Crumble it and keep it aside.
TO MAKE THE PARATHAS –
Make equal size balls out of the dough (about 10-12) and then roll each ball into a small circle (about the size of the poori).
Now add about a teaspoon full of masala in the center and bring all the sides of the dough into the center and make a pouch. Seal the edges carefully.
Now roll this out into a paratha carefully without breaking the dough too much.
Cook it on a hot griddle on both sides using about ½ teaspoon of oil per paratha.
Serve with pickle and yogurt! I made this with some channa masala to eat for dinner.
Calories: 20kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 32mg | Potassium: 15mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg