Makki Mooli Methi Paratha is a traditional Punjabi flatbread that is very popular during winters. It is made from Makki Ka Atta/Maize Flour mixed with shredded mooli/radish and methi/fenugreek leaves.
This delicious paratha can be enjoyed with Sarson Ka Saag, Butter, Curd/Yoghurt, Pickle or Green Chutney.
| Servings: 10-12 Parathas (4-5 Servings)Category: Main Course Cuisine: Indian | Total Time: 60 minsPrep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins |
Nutrition (per serving)
| Calories: 108Fat: 1g | Carbohydrates: 22gProtein: 7g |
Ingredients for Makki Mooli Methi Paratha Recipe
- 2 Cups Makki ka Atta/ Maize Flour/ Cornmeal (yellow in color)
- 1/2 Cup Gehun Ka Atta/Whole Wheat Flour
- 2 Cup Methi/Fenugreek Leaves, finely chopped
- 1 Cup Mooli/Radish, grated
- 1 Teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Saunf/Fennel Seeds
- 1/2 Teaspoon Ajwain/ Carom Seeds/ Celery Seeds
- 1 Teaspoon Salt, or to taste
Instructions
- Mix 2 cups of Makki ka Atta/ Maize Flour with 1/2 cup of Gehun Ka Atta/ Whole Wheat Flour. Adding whole wheat flour helps to bind the maize flour making the parathas slightly less brittle.
- Add 1 teaspoon Red Chilli Powder, 1 teaspoon Saunf/ Fennel Seeds, 1/2 teaspoon Ajwain/ Carom Seeds & 1 teaspoon Salt, or to taste.
- Then add 2 cups of finely chopped Methi/ Fenugreek leaves and 1 cup grated Mooli/ Radish to the mixture.
- Then add 2 cups of finely chopped Methi/ Fenugreek leaves and 1 cup grated Mooli/ Radish to the mixture.
- Place a round ball of dough onto a flat surface and start patting it into a flat round shape using your hands. Use a rolling pin to gently flatten the paratha. Tip : If the paratha keeps breaking while flattening, you can also place the dough between two oiled plastic sheets and flatten it out using a rolling pin.
- Place the paratha on a hot tava. When the paratha is slightly cooked turn the flame to low and cook till it turns to a light brown shade.
- Put butter, ghee or oil on both sides. You will see small brown spots starting to appear. Shallow fry the paratha till it is completely cooked.
- Makki Mooli Methi Paratha is ready. Serve it hot with Sarson Ka Saag, curd/yoghurt, butter, green chutney or pickle.
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