Methi Lachha Paratha Recipe
Methi Lachha Paratha Recipe is one of the Basic staple food from the North part of India. It comes under the category of thepla, but in this recipes, we have added a twist by folding it and rolling it so that it becomes flakier.
Ingredients
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2 cups Whole Wheat Flour
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1 cup Methi Leaves (Fenugreek Leaves)
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2 Green Chillies
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finely chopped
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2 cloves Garlic
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finely chopped
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Salt
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to taste
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Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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as needed
Instructions
Step 1
To begin making the Methi Lachha Paratha wash the methi leaves thoroughly and chop them finely
Step 2
In a mixing bowl, add the all the ingredients like the chopped methi leaves, whole wheat flour, green chillies, garlic, salt and knead it into a soft dough
Step 3
Rest it for 10 minutes
Step 4
After 10 minutes, knead for a minute again until the paratha dough is soft and pliable
Step 5
Divide the dough into 10 equal portions
Step 6
Preheat a skillet over medium heat
Step 7
If you are using a cast iron skillet, then grease the skillet well and allow it to preheat
Step 8
Keep some flour aside for dusting while rolling the dough
Step 9
Shape each dough portion into a round ball, press it between the palm of your hands
Step 10
Dust the dough with flour and roll it into a 6-inch diameter circle
Step 11
Smear some ghee or oil on this rolled out the dough
Step 12
Dust some flour over the ghee
Step 13
This flour and ghee will help the Methi lachha paratha split itself into layers
Step 14
Begin folding the Methi lachha paratha dough like an accordion, similar to a saree pleat
Step 15
Start from one end of the dough and reach the end
Step 16
The dough is essentially made into a pleat
Step 17
Once you have stacked up all the pleats one over the other, roll the dough into a swiss roll
Step 18
Flatten the pleated swiss roll between the palm of your hands, dust in flour and roll into a 4 to 5-inch diameter circle
Step 19
You will be able to see the layers very clearly
Step 20
Place the rolled layered Methi Lachha Paratha on the preheated skillet
Step 21
Cook on medium heat on both sides for a few seconds, then smear ghee and cook until golden brown and cooked through completely
Step 22
Proceed the same way with the remaining portions of the paratha dough
Step 23
Serve the Methi Lachha Paratha along with Mango Achar, Paneer Butter Masala or your favorite Vegetarian Gravy for a weeknight dinner or even for breakfast along with a chutney