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January 30, 2020
LUNCH BOX RECIPES | SHALLOW FRY / DOSA / ROTI

METHI PARATHA

Methi Paratha, Methi  Thepla or Fenugreek Paratha is a healthy and tasty flat bread made up of wheat flour, fresh fenugreek leaves and other spices. These delecious parathas are rich in iron and ideal for lunch boxes.

» Finely chop methi (fenugreek) leaves and wash well

» Add wheat flour

» Add besan and required salt

» Add turmeric power and red chilly powder

» Add kasurimethi and curd
» Pour 2 tablespoons of refined oil.

» Knead everything together with required warm water to a soft dough consistency.

» Cover it with a damp cloth and rest for 20 minutes

» Make small balls and roll it very thin in the shape of chapathi. Fry it on the pan like we make chapathi

 Methi Paratha ready to be served

METHI PARATHA

Ingredients

  • Finely chopped methi - 1.5 cups
  • Wheat flour-1.5 cups
  • Besan or gram flour - 1/4 cup
  • Turmeric powder - 1/4 teaspoon
  • Red chilly powder -1.5 teaspoon
  • Curd -2 tablespoons
  • Oil - 2 tablespoons
  • Kasuri methi or dried Fenugreek - 2 teaspoons
  • Salt as required

Method

  1. Finely chop methi (fenugreek) leaves and wash well
  2. Add wheat flour,besan and required salt
  3. Add turmeric power, red chilly powder, kasurimethi, curd
  4. Pour 2 tablespoons of refined oil and knead everything together with required warm water to a soft dough consistency
  5. Cover it with a damp cloth and rest for 20 minutes
  6. Make small balls and roll it very thin in the shape of chapathi. Fry it on the pan like we make chapathi
  7. Methi Paratha ready to be served

HEALTH BENEFITS

Fenugreek seeds have a healthy nutritional profile, containing a good amount of fiber and minerals, including iron, manganese, copper, magnesium, phosphorus and vitamin B6. Fenugreek also contains a number of powerful phytonutrients. Fenugreek is highly beneficial for people who have diabetes. Its hypoglycemic property plays a key role in improving glucose tolerance and lowering blood sugar levels. Plus, the fiber in fenugreek slows down the absorption of carbohydrates and sugars. Fenugreek also has cholesterol-lowering power. Fenugreek has antioxidant and cardio-protective benefits, which help improve overall heart health. It works as a blood thinner to prevent blood clots, which can stop blood flow to the heart, lungs and brain. Fenugreek also lowers blood pressure.

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