Methi paratha recipe/fenugreek tortilla/Indian food

Fenugreek tortilla is a classic Indian cuisine called as methi paratha here.Methi refers to fenugreek and paratha refers to tortilla.During the season of leafy greens, it is one of the most cooked in Indian homes and loved by everyone.As winter is on its peak, so the colorful vegetables are.This tortilla recipe is a great way to include this iron rich fenugreek leaves in your diet and appreciate the incredible taste of India.

Fenugreek tortilla or methi paratha best combines with yogurt or coriander chutney.Also can be consumed with mango pickle.The recipe is absolutely simple and is a dish that can be rolled and eaten without any side dish too.It can be consumed anytime of the day.

These flavorful fenugreek leaves are also used in different curries and snacks to enhance the taste.One of the most commonly cooked is aloo methi.It is a potato dish combined with fenugreek leaves and other spices.Today’s recipe it is an appropriate dish for breakfast or lunch.It can also be packed in tiffins because it also taste great when cools down.A fair choice for children’s lunch box.So let’s start preparing fenugreek tortilla or methi paratha by listing the ingredients first-

Ingredients

2 bunches of finely chopped fenugreek leaves

2 cups wheat flour

1 cup gram flour

1 teaspoon turmeric powder

1 teaspoon cumin seeds

1 and 1/2 teaspoon chilli powder

1 tablespoon salt

3 tablespoon oil

1 teaspoon carom seeds/ajwain

How to make methi paratha

Start by washing off the chopped fenugreek leaves nicely.strain the water by squeezing with hands.Take a container and put the wheat flour and gram flour along with the mentioned spices like chilli powder,turmeric powder,cumin seeds,carom seeds, salt and oil.

Dry mix all the ingredients well and then gently pour normal water to make a tight dough by kneading well using hands.

As soon as the dough is prepared,keep it aside for few minutes before making the tortilla.Preheat a flat pan or tawa on medium flame.Make tortilla balls and roll it by spreading dry wheat flour.

Now grease your pan and put the rolled fenugreek tortilla on it.Flip it, spread 1 teaspoon oil by putting gentle pressure.Flip it again and repeat the same process.Roast on medium flame to avoid overcooking.Nd you will see beautiful golden dots all over.Transfer it to your plate and enjoy the yummy Indian food.

Do try on this amazing recipe and make sure to share with friends and family.