Recipe of Stuffed Spinach Paratha
Spinach and paneer make a great combination of iron and calcium. Stuffed parathas packed with curds make a simple and wholesome lunch. Spinach is a rich source of iron and cottage cheese is rich in calcium and protein.
Ingredients
For the filling -
- ½ cup grated paneer
- 1 tbsp finely chopped capsicum
- 1 tbsp finely chopped onion
- ½ tsp ginger-green chili paste
- 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander
- Salt as per taste
For the dough-
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 2 tbsp spinach puree
- 1 tsp oil
- Salt to taste
Other ingredients-
- Whole wheat flour for rolling
- 4 tsp ghee for cooking
Instructions
For the dough-
- Combine the wheat flour, spinach puree, 1 tsp of oil and salt in a bowl and knead into a soft smooth dough using enough water.
- Cover with a wet muslin cloth and keep aside for a while.
- Knead again using the remaining ¼ tsp of oil till smooth and elastic. Keep aside.
How to Prepare parathas-
- Divide the dough into 4 equal portions and roll out a portion of the dough into a 175 mm. diameter circle using little flour for rolling.
- Place a portion of the stuffing in the center and fold the edges to make an envelope to cover the stuffing.
- Cook the paratha on a non-stick tava (griddle) with the open edges at the bottom using 1 tsp of ghee till it turns golden brown in color from both the sides.
- Repeat with the remaining dough and stuffing to make 3 more parathas.
Notes
Enjoy your parathas hot, you can add a dollop of butter, Makhan, or desi ghee and relish with chilled boondi raita, dal makhani, along with sliced or chopped salads.
Nutrition
Calories: 314kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 13gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 15mgPotassium: 282mgFiber: 7gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 731IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 173mgIron: 3mg
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