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Methi Paratha Recipe

Methi or Fenugreek refers to a plant, which belong to the family of Fabaceae. It is used not only as an herb, but it is also used as a spice as well. The herb has long been in use and is believed to carry strong nutritional value. It is used in a number of recipes, particular, curries.

The name fenugreek is a Latin word, which means Greek hay. Fenugreek is believed to have been brought into farming in the East. The seeds of this herb have also been in use in a number of Indian recipes. I still remember the day, when my mother would force me to swallow methi dishes. But Methi was something that always sucked. Innumerable numbers of times, have I, sneaked past the eyes of my mother and emptied my bowl of methi dish in the garbage bin.

However, methi paratha was something that changed my perception towards this wonderful herb. I must admit, that before I tried it, I was highly skeptical about it. However, the first morsel and there I was enjoying this tasty dish. Nevertheless, I still do not like methi; unless of course, it is methi paratha. I therefore, seek this wonderful opportunity, to discuss with you, the recipe to this wonderful recipe.

Ingredients:

  • 12 cups Wheat Flour
  • 2 cup Besan
  • 2 tsp. Cumin seeds
  • Salt according to taste
  • 1 tsp. Turmeric Powder
  • 4 tsp. Chilly Powder
  • 4 bunch of fresh green Methi Leaves
  • 2 bunch of Coriander Leaves

Preparation:

  1. Chop the methi leaves along with the coriander leaves into very small pieces.
  2. Now, crush the cumin seeds and set aside.
  3. After this, take a wide pan and put wheat flour. Add in it, besan, salt, turmeric powder, chilly powder, the crushed cumin seeds, chopped methi leaves and the coriander leaves; and mix them well. Now add water to this mix and prepare a smooth dough out of it.
  4. Now, divide this dough into small equal sized balls; big enough to roll in like chapattis.
  5. Now, roll over every ball just like chapattis and place them over a pre-heated pan. As one side of the turns slightly brown, flip to the other side.
  6. Now, pour in some ghee. Flip the paratha on the other side and repeat the process.

Your methi parathas are ready to serve. Serve them hot along with curds, lassi, or pickles.

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