Methi Paratha

Methi or Fenugreek leaves are very good for our  health, it is rich in calcium Vit C... It is commonly used in curry, dal....Especially paratha.... It is good for nursing mothers to increase milk production, Incducing child birth & it is mainly helpful to reduce cholesterol level...

Actually it can be prepared in two ways... firstly, temper the cumin seeds, onion, chilli powder, methi leaves, roast well & mix it with dough... Another way is filled the methi in chapathi, make into ball & roll it... Here the recipe under 2nd way...check it out:

INGREDIENTS:

 Wheat flour- 2cups

Salt- as needed

Methi leaves- 1 bunch

Oil- 2tsp

Cumin seeds- 1tsp
Onion- 1(finely chopped)
Water- 1/4 cup(lukewarm)

METHOD:

• Clean & wash the methi leaves thoroughly..
• Heat oil in a pan & add cumin seeds, onion saute till golden brown appears.... then add methi leaves & saute for 3-5mins.... it gets ready, switch off the flame & allowed to cool down....keep it aside....
  
• Take a broad bowl, add 2 cups of wheat flour/ Atta with 3tsp of oil & salt...mix well.... add few amount of water & make fine dough....knead & make into small balls...cover & rest for half an hour...
  
• Take a small ball & roll into chapathi, now place little amount of methi mixture & close the edges..again roll into small circle by using rolling pin......
  
• Heat pan/ dosa kal & put the paratha in it, add 1 or 2 tsp of oil, turn to cook on both sides.....repeat for the rest of the balls.....
  
• Serve hot parathas with raitha, paneer gravies( http://pappuskitchen.blogspot.sg/2014/04/paneer-butter-masalarestaurant-style.html?m=1)