Wednesday, June 6, 2007

Mint paratha

this was also a pleasant surprise 'cos it was surprisingly delicious..! i had got some mint to try growing them..the leaves was not required to plant them ..what to do with the leaves..i didnt want to make green chutney..i remembered having seen Mint paratha in Sanjeev kapoor's book ..but was not sure if i shud try it ..Mint paratha ! wonder how it wud taste..anyway going ahead by my instincts i decided to give it a try just for me & Adi (my son)..husband wudnt be willing to have it ..;or so i thot..

but when i made it i was pleasantly surprised ..'cos it was too melt in in the mouth with a nice flavour ..& guess what !! husband loved it & said "why did u keep only one for me??"...

Ingredients:

  1. Whole wheat flour - 2 cups
  2. fresh mint leaves - 1 cup
  3. salt to taste

How to make Mint parathas:

Wash & pat dry mint leaves. Dry half of it on a hot tawa or griddle. Cool & crush to a powder using hands. Keep aside.

Chop remaining mint leaves finely. Add to this whole wheat flour & salt & make a soft dough using enough water. Divide the dough into balls.

Roll out each ball into a thin paratha .Make rotis out of it without oil..it will come like phulkas..!

Finally sprinkle dried mint powder that u made in step 1 over the parathas..

the original recipe required to add butter to the dough + the paratha was made like the flaky paratha (malabar paratha)..but i thot this was healthier..

7 comments:

Sharmi said...

your mint paratha is presented so well. I too have some mint in fridge. will try out some. looks great.

Thistlemoon said...

That looks so beautiful and delicious!

deena said...

thanks sharmi..my presentation has always been average.just learning it slowly..its simple ..so go ahead & give it a try.!!
hi jenn, thanks for visiting my blog..& for those lovely words..do come again.

Richa said...

hey, that looks yum & quite simple at that :) such recipes are always welcome in my kitchen ;)
thanks

deena said...

thanks richa..even i am always looking for simple to-dos..

Sia said...

mint and parata? now that is one cool-minty idea deena:) and loved ur 'mindblowing' palak paneer also:)

deena said...

ya Sia..!!cool-minty-fresh idea .!!what say..!