Drumstick Leaves Paratha

4.82 from 11 votes

Drumstick Leaves Paratha is an easy to make and healthy Indian paratha/bread recipe using whole wheat flour with drumstick/moringa leaves and few spices.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Indian

Keyword drumstick leaves paratha, moringa paratha, moringa recipes

Diet Vegan, Vegetarian

Method Stovetop

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings parathas

Calories 156kcal

Author Bhavana Patil

Ingredients

1 cup whole wheat or multigrain flour
½ cup drumstick leaves (moringa) tightly packed
1 teaspoon ginger grated
¼ teaspoon ajwain (carrom seeds)
½ teaspoon cumin seeds
½ teaspoon red chili powder
¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
½ teaspoon garam masala (optional)
salt
2 tablespoon oil or ghee to (cook parathas)
water to knead dough

Instructions

Pluck the drumstick leaves and measure about 1 cup. Take a large vessel filled with water. Soak drumstick leaves in the water for 10-15 minutes.
So all the dirt will settle down at the bottom, and leaves will float on top. Now take out only leaves and lightly squeeze out the water. Then chop the drumstick leaves yields ½ cup.
In a bowl add finely chopped drumstick/moringa leaves, ajwain, red chili powder, garam masala, turmeric powder, wheat flour, oil, and salt. Mix well.
Add some water and keep kneading till you get the smooth dough. The dough should be tight and firm (not soft). DO NOT ADD ANY EXTRA WATER. Moisture from the drumstick leaves is enough to make the dough.
Make balls from the dough. I was able to get 6 balls.
Roll the parathas semi-thick/ thin by dusting some dry flour.
Heat a tawa/skillet on medium heat and place the paratha and let it cook. Once you see bubbles, flip onto the other side drizzle some ghee or oil on top.
Flip again and drizzle oil or ghee on the other side until they have nice golden spots on both sides.
Serve Drumstick/Moringa leaves paratha or chapati with curd, pickle, raita, ketchup, or any gravy of your choice.

Notes

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

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