Delightful Palak Paratha Recipe (Spinach Flatbread Recipe)

What if there was a healthier twist for your favourite parathas that made them more nutritious? Well, the “palak ka paratha” does just that. It not only ensures good health with all the nutrients from the spinach but also elevates your palate with the aromatic spices.

With this “palak paratha recipe,” you can transform a humble spinach leaf into a delectable delight. However, the spinach alone is not the star of this recipe. It shares the spotlight with other high-quality ingredients.

Namely, the A2 cow ghee health benefits and the nutrition of Khapli wheat make this recipe perfect for humans of all ages.

These healthful parathas are a popular breakfast preference in Northern India amongst Punjabi households. Now, you too can make this staple nutritious option at your home.

So, let’s explore how to make these ‘homemade palak parathas’.

Table of Contents

• Palak Paratha Recipe
• FAQs: Delightful Palak Paratha Recipe (Spinach Flatbread Recipe)
• Conclusion

Palak Paratha Recipe

The Indian spinach flatbread, or Palak ka paratha, is very versatile. It is the perfect meal for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Not just that, but you can also pair it with your ‘garam cup of chai’! It will also make a very filling and highly nutritious school or office lunch. So, without further ado, let’s see the process of the palak paratha recipe.

Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Resting Time: 25 mins Total Time: 55 mins

Servings: 9 people

Note: Depending on how many people you’re serving, feel free to adjust the measurements of the ingredients for this “palak paratha recipe”.

Ingredients

With these healthy ingredients, you can make these parathas in under 20 minutes.

• 2 cups of Khapli atta/ Emmer Wheat
• 200 grams of fresh spinach- finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon of grated ginger
• 2 teaspoons of finely chopped green chillies
• 1 teaspoon of salt (to taste)
• 2 teaspoons of carom seeds (Ajwain)
• 2 teaspoons of oil
• 2 teaspoons of red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons of A2 cow ghee

Instructions

Once you have all the ingredients ready in their correct measurements, it is time to make the parathas! As mentioned earlier, you need finely chopped spinach. To do so, you need to wash the spinach after purchasing it from the market.

Pro Tip: Remove the hard stems from the spinach leaves. Rinse the spinach 2–3 times with water until the water runs clear. Drain well.

To make this “palak paratha recipe”, we can divide the entire process into two distinct phases. The first one is making the dough, and then you can make the palak ka paratha.

So, let’s see how.

Making the Palak Mash

The palak parathas are made by mixing the palak with your flatbreads. For that, you need to make the palak mash beforehand. Here is how you can make the palak mash:

• Take the washed spinach and put it in a bowl.
• Add green chillies and all spinach leaves in a blender.
• Add ½ cup of water to it.
• Puree them until they form a smooth paste.

This yields little more than ½ cup of spinach puree.

Making the Dough

1. Combine the ingredients in a big bowl: whole wheat flour, chopped spinach, chillies, salt, carom seeds, oil, and red pepper flakes.
2. Mix the ingredients well and keep adding tiny amounts of water as you knead to form a stiff dough.
3. Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes. During this time, the “palak” will release some water.
4. Add ¼ cup of water in small quantities to the flour mixture and start kneading.
5. Knead the flour mixture with water until you achieve a soft and smooth dough.
6. Once you make the dough, cover it with a damp cloth and let it rest for 15 minutes.

Now in the following steps of this “palak paratha recipe”, we will make the flatbreads or the parathas with the ingredients mixture we have made so far.

Making Palak ka Paratha

1. Keep the griddle or the tawa over medium heat.

2. Knead the dough one last time before you make the paratha.

3. Make 8 equal portions of the dough.

Note: If your dough feels too soft at this stage then add some dry flour to it and knead it well again.

4. Take one of the portions of the divided dough and apply some dry flour on your palms.

5. Take each portion of the divided dough and roll it into a ball with your palms.

6. Repeat this process for each portion.

7. Cover the dough portions with a cloth to prevent them from drying out. You can dust them with more flour.

8. Apply generous amounts of ghee over the dough balls.

9. Fold them to make a semi-circle, then fold it further to make a triangle shape.

10. Dust the triangle shape with some dry flour and roll to make it 5–6 inches. Roll the edges slightly a little thinner than the center.

11. Transfer the ‘paratha’ to a hot ‘tawa’.

12. Apply some ghee on the ‘tawa’ and cook the “paratha” until it is golden brown on both sides.

13. Cook on each side for approximately 1 minute and then flip it to the other side.

14. Flip the paratha on both sides a few times during cooking.

15. Press the paratha using the back of a spatula and cook until nicely browned from both sides.

16. Make all the paratha in the same manner and serve it hot.

You can drizzle some ghee on the hot parathas and enjoy this sumptuous meal! You can also try these parathas with your favourite “sabji”.

Variations

You can add “aloo” to this paratha recipe when you make the dough with the puree. Add the palak puree to the dough and fill it with aloo stuffing, similar to the preparation of aloo paratha.

Additionally, you can enhance this paratha recipe by adding ‘methi’ leaves for extra flavor.

Serving

Enjoy spinach paratha for lunch or dinner, paired with plain yoghurt or your preferred raita. Ideal for school or work lunches; serve it with a side of pickle or chutney.

For a nutritious breakfast, relish it with a steaming cup of Masala Tea or South Indian Filter Coffee, complemented by a dollop of A2 ghee.

Make this palak paratha recipe for your family for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Let’s have a look at the nutrition it provides.

Emmer wheat is rich in dietary fibre which aids in digestion and regulates blood sugar levels.

You also get a healthy dose of antioxidants from ginger and Vitamin C from chillies. Lastly, A2 cow ghee is rich in healthy fats and fat-soluble vitamins like A, E, and K2.

FAQs: Delightful Palak Paratha Recipe (Spinach Flatbread Recipe)

Can I puree the palak and refrigerate it?

Certainly, you can puree the spinach and refrigerate it for a day or two. This can save time when preparing Palak Paratha, allowing you to have a handy base for the recipe.

Are there any special benefits of using A2 cow ghee in this recipe?

A2 cow ghee gives a rich, nutty flavour to the palak paratha and offers potential health benefits. It contains essential fatty acids, and it is easier to digest in comparison to other ghees. This ghee is rich in fatty acids and helps increase good cholesterol levels; it is also perfect for diabetics.

How is Khapli wheat good for my health?

Emmer or Khapli wheat, an ancient variety, is rich in fibre, minerals, and antioxidants. It may aid digestion, promote heart health, and provide sustained energy releаse, making it a wholesome choice for your Palak Paratha recipe.

Conclusion

Indulge in the wholesome goodness of this palak paratha recipe, a nutritious twist on your favourite flatbreads. Bursting with the health benefits of spinach, coupled with the richness of A2 cow ghee and the nutritional punch of Khapli wheat, those parathas are a delight for all ages and appropriate for all dietary needs.

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