Palak Paratha (Spinach Paratha)

5 from 2 votes

Palak Paratha is an Indian Whole Wheat Spinach Flatbread prepared by kneading whole wheat flour and spinach puree together with few spices.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Indian

Keyword palak chapati, palak paratha, palak paratha without blending, spinach paratha

Diet Vegan, Vegetarian

Method Stovetop

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 133kcal

Author Bhavana Patil

Add the washed spinach, ginger, and green chilies to a blender. Puree them to a smooth paste with ½ cup of water. This yields little more than ½ cup of spinach puree.
Add wheat flour, palak puree, garam masala, and salt in a deep bowl. Mix well.
Add very little water and make a smooth (but not sticky) dough. Smear little oil on the dough and let it rest for at-least 10-15 mins.
Divide the dough into balls. I was able to get six balls.
Roll the parathas to 3-inch diameter using a chapati roller.
Cook it on both sides on a hot tawa and spread some ghee on top.
Serve palak ke parathe with curd, pickle, raita, ketchup, or any gravy of your choice.

Blanching Spinach: You can also blanch the spinach leaves, i.e., wash the spinach and put them in boiling water for 2-3 minutes and take the spinach out and then take out the spinach and run them under cold water (This retains the green color of spinach). Blend together with 1-2 tablespoons of water to make spinach puree.
Finely Chopped Spinach: If you dont have time to puree, You can finely chop the spinach and add it to the flour along with spices and make the dough.
Freezing Spinach Puree: You can prepare extra spinach puree and freeze it in freezer-safe containers, and when you want to use it, just thaw and use it.

Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.