Methi Paratha ( Indian flat bread with Fenugreek leaves)

Overview

Fenugreek leaves have lot of medical benefits.  They are rich sources of potassium, iron, and calcium. In addition they contain vitamins C and K and dietary fiber. They do have a bitter taste but flat breads made this way over comes the bitterness and gives this bread a distinctive and  delicious flavor and texture.

Ingredients

Methi leaves( fenugreek leaves) - chopped 3 cups

Garlic - 2 finely chopped

Ginger - 1 inch piece finely chopped

Red onion - 1/2 finely chopped

Cumin - 1/2 teaspoon

Whole wheat flour - 2 cups

Salt  to taste

Olive oil - 2 tablespoons for methi

Oil for paratha(flat bread)

Steps

1. Mix the wheat flour with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add water and make  smooth dough. Knead well and cover with damp cloth and keep aside.

2. Heat oil in pan. When the oil gets hot add the cumin seeds saute for a minute and then add the chopped garlic, ginger and onions to it and saute well. When the onions get soft add the prepared methi leaves o it with salt.  Cook covered for about 5 minutes. Turn off heat and set aside.

3. Once the methi mixture cools add it to the prepared chapati dough and knead well till the methi mixture is mixed well.

4. Take a lemon size ball off the dough. Dip in flour and  roll to a thin round chapati.

5. Cook the chapati on a hot girdle adding 1/2 teaspoon oil on both sides.

Serve hot with any curries and pickles.