METHI PARATHA(FENUGREEK INDIAN BREAD)

Methi (Fenugreek) is cultivated throughout the country and used as vegetable in various eatables.It is a source of iron and B-complex, hence can be used in general weakness.

Last week I made methi paratha(Indian bread).Methi paratha is a flat bread made with fresh fenugreek leaves and whole wheat flour.

This paratha is very good for health.So we eat at least once a month. It can be eaten at breakfast, lunch or dinner. It is good to eat even after a few hours. Everyone will love it.:)

Ingredients:-
1.1 bunch methi(fenugreek) leaves washed ,chopped

2. 1 tsp red chili powder

3.1+1/2 tb cumin-coriander powder

4. 1 tb ginger-garlic paste

5.1/2 turmeric powder

6. About 2 cup wheat flour

7. salt to test

8. oil or butter(ghee)

Procedure:-
1. Add salt into chopped methi leaves and mix it.Keep it aside for 15,20 min.Then add all ingredients except oil or butter(ghee).2. Mix well and knead a soft dough.If you need water then add small quantity of water.Do not add too much water.Spread 1/2 tb. oil over the dough,cover and keep aside for 1/2 hr.

3. Make a small size ball.Take one ball and dip in dry flour.

4. Roll out this ball into a a small disc.Meanwhile heat the tava on medium heat.Keep dipping the dough into the dry flour while rolling. So it doesn't stick.
5. Place the rolled paratha(Indian bread) on tava.When bubbles start to form,flip the paratha over.
6. After about 10,15 sec. ,spread the paratha with a little oil or butter and flip over.Spread the other side with a little oil or butter and flip over again. When paratha cooked on both side,place them in the container and close the lid to keep them hot7. Serve hot with yogurt or any curry.


ENJOY :)

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BEETROOT PARATHA (INDIAN BREAD)

Beetroot can be eaten raw. You just need to peel it and it's ready to use. Beetroot can add a refreshing touch to a salad, a sandwich or as an accompaniment to other veggies...

Yesterday I read that beetroot juice can help cut high blood pressure .They reached top of the list in the high blood pressure foods. If you drink 500ml of beetroot juice every day, it can significantly reduce your blood pressure, according to UK researchers.

I also read that drinking beetroot juice, or consuming other nitrate-rich vegetables, might be a simple way to maintain a healthy cardiovascular system . From the middle age,beetroot was used as a treatment for a variety of conditions, especially illnesses relating to digestion and the blood.

As I said in my last blog,same as mushroom my daughter won't like beetroot.So I tried this recipe and she liked it...:)

She liked that red colour and I too.....:)

Its red colour make you more hungry :) Try it.

Ingredients:-

1. 2 large beet root (peeled and grated)

2. 1 tb ginger-garlic paste

3. 1/2 tsp turmeric

4. 1/2 tb coriander powder

5. 1/2 tb cumin powder

6. 1 tsp red chili powder

7. 3,4 sprig coriander leaves chopped

8. 1 tb butter(ghee)

9. salt to test

10. 1 and 1/2 cup wheat flour






Procedure:-

1. Heat 1/2 tb butter on pan over medium heat.Add ginger-garlic paste.Saute for 2,3 sec.

2. Then add grated beet and fry 2,3 min.

3. Add all rest of ingredients except coriander leaves,butter.Mix it well and cover it for 2 min.

4. Remove lid and cook until beetroot dry.Turn off the heat.Then add coriander leaves,mix it and cool it.
5. Pour all mix into a plate and add wheat flour and little bit salt.Be remember we used salt in mix also.Then mix well and add if you need water and knead soft dough.Don't add too much water.Spread 1/2 tb. oil over the dough,cover and keep aside for 1/2 hr.
6. Make a small size ball.

7. Take one ball and dip in dry flour.

8. Roll out this ball into a a small disc.Meanwhile heat the tava on medium heat.Keep dipping the dough into the dry flour while rolling. So it doesn't stick.

9. Place the rolled paratha(Indian bread) on tava.When bubbles start to form,flip the paratha over.
10. After about 10,15 sec. ,spread the paratha with a little oil or butter and flip over.Spread the other side with a little oil or butter and flip over again. When paratha cooked on both side,place them in the container and close the lid to keep them hot.Serve hot.


ENJOY:)

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