A soft, flaky Indian flatbread stuffed with a mixture of spinach and cheese, seasoned with mild spices, perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Spinach & Cheese Paratha
Ingredients
Instructions
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In a large bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, salt, and oil. Gradually add water and knead it into a soft dough. Cover the dough and let it rest for 15–20 minutes.
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Heat 1 teaspoon of oil or ghee in a pan. Add the chopped spinach and sauté until it wilts and all moisture evaporates. Allow it to cool.
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Mix the sautéed spinach with grated cheese, cumin powder, garam masala, salt, and black pepper. Set the filling aside.
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Divide the dough into equal portions and roll each portion into a small ball.
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Take one ball of dough and roll it out into a 4-inch circle.
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Place 2 tablespoons of the spinach-cheese filling in the center.
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Bring the edges together, seal the filling, and roll it gently into a paratha (6–7 inches in diameter).
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Heat a tawa (griddle) over medium heat. Place the rolled-out paratha on the tawa.
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Cook one side until light golden spots appear, flip, and cook the other side.
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Apply a little ghee, butter, or oil, and press gently with a spatula. Flip again and repeat until both sides are golden brown and cooked evenly.
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Serve the spinach and cheese paratha hot with yogurt, pickle, or mint chutney.
Note
- Be sure to drain excess moisture from the spinach before adding it to the filling to prevent the dough from becoming soggy.
- You can add other fillings like mashed potatoes or herbs for extra flavor.