FRESH TURMERIC PARATHA

RAW TURMERIC PARATHA

Paratha is most popular and most consumed flat bread of India. We can say that paratha is the heart of Indian cuisine and love of Indians. Parathas can be prepared plain or stuffed. Parathas can be consumed with veg curry, dal etc.in meals or can be consumed in breakfast with tea-coffee ,pickle, curd, chutneys etc.
Today, I have prepared winter special parathas, loved by my family. In winter we get fresh turmeric roots (lili haldar) and leafy vegetables  very fresh and in abundance. So, I have add all these in my parathas and as a result healthy and delicious parathas are here, which can taste best with curd or raita and of course home made white butter.

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

Ingredients:

2 cup wheat flour
1/4 cup finely chopped coriander
1/4 cup finely chopped spinach
1/4 cup finely chopped fenugreek leaves
1/2 cup grated fresh turmeric roots
1 tsp red chilli powder
2 tbsp oil
Salt to taste
Ghee for making parathas

Method:

1. Wash and chop all leafy vegetables. Peel, wash and grate fresh turmeric roots. In a big , broad vessel, add flour, red chilli powder, salt, oil, grated turmeric , all leafy vegetables and knead medium dough.

2. Divide dough in lemon sized balls. Take one and roll pararhas with the help of flour. I have rolled a little thin then regular parathas.

3. Heat the skillet and cook rolled paratha little from both sides without adding ghee.

4. Then add ghee and cook from both sides. Continue with rest of dough balls.

5. Serve hot.


Note:

1. Can use oil instead of ghee

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