Methi Aalu Parantha

Winters are approaching near and in India, market must have starte daccomodating Green leafy vegetables like Spinach, Mustard Green, Fenugreek etc. I totally love almost all green leaves listed, and can have them everyday in some or the other form. While some dont really like the bitter taste of this leafy green, am an absolute fan of that same flavour.

Every week in my grocery shopping Fenugreek is a key  ingredient. I buy it literally every week and then pass it on to poor S for shelling the leaves out, ignoring his puppy face … :P .. But then, it’s not my fault.. I love the taste and I love the Veggie.. Combining a lot of good ness in itself, this wonder leaf and herb is a medicine in itself. Am sure you will try to incorporate them more, after reading the benefits

Fenugreek leaves add flavor and zest to your cooking and you can add fenugreek leaves to any kind of cooking that involves dal, vegetable, rice, or atta (chapathi flour). Ensure that the leaves are washed well before cooking. Fenugreek leaves also have exceptional medicinal uses and can be used as a beauty aid as well. Anemic patients can consume fenugreek leaves regularly as they are a rich source of iron. Some of the uses are a s below:

• Fenugreek leaves paste applied on palms and soles alleviates burning sensation.

• A cup of fenugreek leaves decoction added to honey and a teaspoon of ginger powder clears the phlegm and cures cough.

• Fenugreek leaves paste applied on swellings, sprains and burns heals them effectively.

• Fenugreek leaves consumed regularly tones your respiratory system, nervous system, reproductive system and neuromuscular system.

• Fenugreek leaf powder significantly increases the antioxidant system in diabetics.

• Fresh fenugreek leaves paste and coconut milk applied over the scalp is believed to prevent hair-loss, promote hair growth, preserve its natural color, delay graying of hair and make it silky soft.

• A paste of methi leaves mixed with vinegar is good for treating dandruff.

• A pimple and blackhead prone skin when treated with the paste of fenugreek leaves and turmeric, improves the skin tone.

What you need ?

• 3 cups Whole Wheat Flour
• 2 tbsp Gram Flour
• 2 tbsp Oil (optional)
• 1 cup Yogurt
• Warm water
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 cup Yogurt

Stuffing

• 2 large boiled Potatoes, at room temperature
• 1 cup packed Fenugreek Leaves, chopped  small
• 1 Onion, chopped very fine
• 1 tsp Red chili powder
• 1 tsp Garam Masala
• 1 tsp Grated Ginger
• A pinch of Black Pepper (optional)
• Salt to taste

How to Make:

• Knead the dough using all the ingredients and keep aside for 15-20 minutes.This will make the dough pliable and smooth. 
• Meanwhile, mix up all the ingredients for stuffing with the help of your palms. 
• Roll out discs and fill in stuffing, cook on medium flame on griddle as normal Stuffed Paranathas. 
• Serve with your favorite Chutney or Pickle. I had them with butter, what else ! :)

My Notes:

• Chop Fenugreek very small, else it may create problem while rolling out the stuffing. 
• You can also add Kasuri MEthi in the dough for more dominant flavour
• Adding yogurt gives softer texture 

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