Bathua Paratha

Last time when I visited my farmer's market I was extremely happy to see loads of green veggies.From the very first time I saw these fresh bathua(hindi name) leaves there.In India these leaves are also known as paruppukkirai,pappukara,vastuccira,chakvit and fat hen,pigweed,lambs-quarters in english.These leaves are very nutritious and contain protein,Vitamin A,calcium,phosphorus and potassium.Here is the recipe of parathas made of bathua.

Ingredients

Bathua Leaves 1 Bunch

Wheat Flour 2 cup

Salt

Cumin Seeds 1 tsp

Green Chili 1-2

Oil/Ghee(Clarified butter)

Method

1. Take the bathua leaves and discard the stems.Wash the leaves in a colander under running water and chop them finely.

2. In a big bowl take the flour and mix in it the chopped leaves,salt,chopped green chillies,cumin seeds with your hands.

3. Now add little water at a time to knead it into a medium-soft dough.Cover it and keep aside for 20-25 minutes.

4. Make round balls from this dough and roll it into a small circle with a rolling pin applying dry flour.Apply a little oil/ghee on this and close it from all the sides,forming a round ball again.

5. Roll this ball into a round circle as we do in roti/chapati.

6. Cook this paratha on a preheated tava/griddle over medium flame.Apply oil/ghee on both sides of the parathas.Remove it from the tava/griddle when it is golden brown from both sides.

7. Serve hot with pickles/relish/chutney.