GREEN AMARANTH PARATHA ( TANDLJA PARATHA)

Green Amaranth or Tandljo in Gujarati, Chaurai in Hindi is available major parts in India , more in winters . Though it is originated in America. Amaranth is rich in protein & it contains good source of manganese , magnesium, phosphorus & iron. All these nutrients make amaranth a valuable food source. It works as antioxidant agent, improves bone quality, digestion & also improves eye sight.
Generally we make muthiya or vegetable from tandljo, but in my family, kids don’t like it . So , I added in paratha dough and make them eat in this way.

Info source: Internet

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Serves:4 persons

Ingredients:
1.5 cup wheat flour
2 tbsp gram flour
1 cup finely chopped green amaranth leaves
1/2 cup steamed rice ( leftover)
1 tbsp oil
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp red chilli powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/8 tsp asafoetida
1/4 cup curd
Salt to taste
Oil for cooking

Method:
1. Mix all ingredients except curd.
2. Knead pliable dough by adding curd. If needed add more curd or water.
3. Now divide dough in equal parts & roll medium thick paratha. Cook from both sides with oil.
4. Serve hot with curd, pickle or any vegetable.

Note:
1. Can replace red chilli powder with green chilli paste.
2. Can add coriander too.