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Thursday, June 10, 2010

Cabbage & Spinach Paratha (Bread)

Cabbage ranks right up there with broccoli, cauliflower, and brussels sprouts with a reputation for fighting cancer. It's also a good source of vitamin C, fiber, potassium, and other nutrients.

Spinach nutrition is amazing.The calcium content in spinach helps to strenthen bones.
The A and C vitamins in spinach plus the fiber, folic acid, magnesium and other nutrients help control cancer.















INGREDIENTS
2 cups whole wheat  flour
1 Tbsp oil
1/2 cup finely chooped cabbage 
1/2 cup finely chopped Spinach
salt to taste
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp red chili powder
2 tsp garlic paste
1/4 cup water if needed to knead the dough  

** cabbage & spinach leave lot of water in dough
     so very less water needs to be added to dough that too
     if required.

** do not grind cabbage & spinach to a fine paste.
    You could chop it in mixer , food processor.

METHOD
  • Mix all the ingredients and knead the dough such that it is soft.
  • Cover the dough for 5-10 minutes.
  • Then make balls with dough. You can make the size you prefer for paratha.
  • Roll the paratha.
  • Heat the Pan on high flame and put the paratha on it.
  • After 10 seconds turn the paratha , apply 1/2  tsp oil on all over the paratha.
  • Again turn to other side and apply oil on this side too.
  • Keep the heat to low flame.
  • Press with spatula on both sides so that paratha becomes crispy and cooks properly.
  • And the paratha is ready to be served.
  • Paratha goes well with Pickle,Curd  or any Curries.

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