During these difficult times, Passion for Spices™ Team has put together beautiful illustrated recipes for you and your family to enjoy. Our first series is Classic Breads from Around the World, a five part series including Country Loaf Bread, Focaccia, and Flatbreads from Around the World.
Part 5: Spinach Parathas
Ingredients
3 tsp sunflower oil, divided
1 tsp ajwain seeds
1 tsp finely grated ginger
1 green chili, finely minced (seeds removed)
1 cup organic baby spinach, chopped
1/2 tsp fine sea salt, divided
1/2 tsp amchoor (mango) powder
1 tsp ground cumin
2 cups plus 1 tbsp whole-wheat pastry flour, divided
2/3 cup water
Procedure
Step 1:
In a heavy-bottomed pan, heat 1 tsp sunflower oil over medium-high heat. Add ajwain seeds, ginger, and green chili, and cook for about a minute. Add spinach and 1/4 tsp sea salt and cook until moisture released from the spinach is absorbed and the base becomes dry, about 3 minutes. Add the amchoor powder and cumin, mix well, and remove from heat. Set aside to cool. To make the dough for the paratha, mix 2 cups pastry flour and remaining salt in a shallow dish. Add spinach mixture to the flour mixture, then add water, little by little, to form a smooth dough (similar to a pizza dough consistency).
Step 2:
Knead dough to get a smooth consistency. Place dough in a glass bowl, cover with a damp towel, and set aside at room temperature for 30 minutes to 1 hour. After 30 minutes to 1 hour, knead dough once again and form into 8 balls. Lightly dust your work surface with remaining flour and flatten each dough ball using a rolling pin into a 6-inch diameter.
Step 3:
Preheat a cast iron griddle or flat skillet over medium-high heat. Place one piece dough in the skillet and cook for about 1 minute, or until it begins to bubble. Turn the paratha. Brush with 1/4 tsp of the remaining sunflower oil. Continue cooking for about 3-4 minutes per side, turning as necessary, until it has brown edges on both sides. Using a flat spatula, press the middle of the paratha as it’s cooking so it cooks evenly. Remove from the skillet, and repeat the cooking process with the remaining pieces of dough.
Enjoy the Spinach Paratha!
Compliments from Passion for Spices™ Team