Methi paratha

Methi(fenugreek) Paratha is a type of Indian bread, widely consumed in Gujrat and the north of India.Fenugreek leaves have lots of medicinal properties. They are enriched with minerals like potassium, calcium, and Iron. One hundred grams of fenugreek leaves comprise only 49 calories. The leaves have good dietary fiber and are also enriched with Vitamin C. In this recipe it is mixed with wheat flour and other spices which gives this a great taste.Due to its long shell life (2-3 days), people prefer to carry it as a travel meal.

Ingredients: 1cup wheat flour

                     1/4cup water

                     1cup methi(fenugreek) leaves

                     1tsp dhania powder

                     1tsp jeera powder

                     1tsp red chilli powder

                     2tsp besan flour

                     4-5tsp oil

                     salt to taste

Method: 1)mix wheat flour, water and knead it properly to form a smooth dough

               2)in a bowl mix methi leaves, dhania powder, jeera powder, red chilli powder, besan 

                  flour, 2tsp oil, salt and 2tsp water. the mixture should be dry.

               3)now roll the dough into 3 inch diameter circle. place a small portion of methi 

                  leaves mixture in the center. seal by pulling edges of the rolled dough to make

                  a ball. roll the ball light handed into 6-inch circle.

                  now shallow fry this  until it becomes golden brown.

               4)serve hot with pickle and curds.