Spinach Parathas(Palak ka Paratha)

These parathas are easy to prepare. They  are an excellent breakfast option knowing the goodness of spinach and the nutrients that go with it. Besides ,they are a great hit with the kids. The bright green colored look of the parathas brings a yummilicious SMILE which we mothers always look forward. The rendering smell of spinach is effectively masked with the flavor of garlic  and other spices resulting in amazing parathas good enough to be eaten at anytime of the day, tiffins or guest-parties. I have skipped the use of green chillies as it makes the parathas too spicy for kids. If necessary green chillies can be ground with the spinach.

Ingredients

Spinach-washed and chopped- 2 cups

Garlic- 7-8 cloves

Garam masala powder-1 tsp

Turmeric powder- ¼ tsp

Chilli powder – ½ tsp

seasame seeds (til) 1 tsp

salt to taste

whole wheat flour-3 cups

oil – to knead the dough and to cook the parathas

Method

In a mixie jar blend spinach, garlic, garam masala, turmeric, chilli powder, into a smooth paste without adding any water. Pour out the puree into a large bowl, add salt ,oil  and seasame seeds and knead in the wheat flour, taking water only if necessary  just as we knead the regular chapatti dough. Knead a little more with oiled palms and leave the dough covered for 10-15 minutes. It would look a bright green firm dough.

Roll out parathas and cook on a tawa applying oil on both sides till golden brown. Serve with your favourite chutney.