Spinach Paratha

INGREDIENTS:-

Wheat flour - 3 cups
Spinach - 1 1/2 cups washed and finely chopped
Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon
Red chilly powder - 1/2 teaspoon
Garam masala powder - 1/2 teaspoon
Ajwain ( carom seeds ) - 3/4 teaspoon
Salt - as per taste
Water - as required

METHOD OF PREPARATION:-

• Put the flour in a mixing bowl and add spinach, turmeric powder, red chilly powder, garam masala powder, carom seeds and salt.
• Mix well adding just enough water to make a firm dough of rolling consistency. Knead till the dough is smooth and elastic. Cover and keep aside for at least 1/2 an hour for the dough to become soft and stretchy.
• Divide the dough into balls, roll out each ball into a circle and smear with oil. Fold in half again to form a triangle. Roll out once more to make a triangular paratha.
• Put the paratha on a heated griddle, cook one side and turn over. Dribble a little oil from the sides and some on the top. Turn and cook on medium heat, till crisp and golden brown.