Spinach Carrot Paratha

For making 4-5 parathas

Ingredients

Whole wheat flour - 1 and half cups

Spinach (roughly chopped) - 2 cups

Grated carrots - 1/2 cup

Cloves of garlic - 4 (minced)

Red chili powder - 1 tsp

Coriander powder - 1/2 tsp

Cumin powder - 1/2 tsp

Carom seeds - 1/4 tsp

yogurt - 2 tbsp (optional)

pinch of asafoetida

Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp

Salt to taste

Oil for frying

Procedure

• Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan. Add pinch of asafoetida and minced garlic. saute for few seconds. Add chopped spinach and salt to taste. Cook for 2-3 minutes. Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder and mix well. Switch off the heat and let the mixture cool down.
• Take wheat flour in a mixing bowl. Add carom seeds, cooked spinach, yogurt and grated carrots. Start kneading the dough by adding little water at a time. Consistency of dough should be soft like a regular chapati dough. Cover the dough with the cotton towel and let it rest for half hour.
• Make a medium sized ball and roll it little thick than chapati. Roast nicely from both the sides by applying ghee/oil. Serve hot with pickle or raita.