Puthina paratha

Puthina paratha

A popular Indian bread made with fresh mint leaves

Ingredients (4 servings)
1
Ingredient: Whole Wheat Flour
Quantity: 2 cups
2
Ingredient: Fresh Mint Leaves
Quantity: 1 cup )
Preparation: finely chopped
3
Ingredient: Green Chilies
Quantity: 2 )
Preparation: finely chopped
4
Ingredient: Ginger
Quantity: 1 teaspoon )
Preparation: grated
5
Ingredient: Cumin Powder
Quantity: 1 teaspoon
6
Ingredient: Salt
Quantity: to taste
7
Ingredient: Water
Quantity: as needed
8
Ingredient: Ghee
Quantity: for frying
Nutrition / 100 g

Calories: 210
Protein: 5g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Preparation

1
In a mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, chopped mint leaves, green chilies, grated ginger, cumin powder, and salt.


2
Gradually add water and knead to form a soft dough. Let the dough rest for 15 minutes.


3
Divide the dough into small balls and roll each ball into a disc of about 6 inches in diameter.


4
Heat a tawa or griddle over medium heat. Place a rolled paratha on the hot tawa and cook for about a minute or until bubbles start to appear on the surface.


5
Flip the paratha and cook the other side for another minute. Brush some ghee on both sides and cook until crispy and golden brown.


6
Repeat the process for the remaining dough balls.


7
Serve the hot and delicious Puthina Parathas with any curry or raita of your choice.