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Bathua Paratha

Bathua Paratha is a nutritious Indian flatbread made with fresh bathua leaves and whole wheat flour. It is rich in iron, fiber, and antioxidants, making it a healthy and comforting meal for any time of the day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 parathas
Course: Breakfast, Dinner, lunch
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup bathua leaves (cleaned and finely chopped) use fresh tender leaves
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp red chilli powder adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp ginger paste
  • 1 tbsp oil for dough
  • as needed water for kneading dough
  • as needed ghee or oil for roasting
  • to taste salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Tawa
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

  1. Add whole wheat flour, chopped bathua leaves, cumin seeds, turmeric, red chilli powder, ginger paste, salt, and 1 tbsp oil to a mixing bowl.
  2. Mix everything well. Add water gradually and knead a soft dough.
  3. Rest the dough for 10 minutes.
  4. Divide the dough into equal balls and roll each ball into a medium-size paratha.
  5. Heat a tawa on medium flame. Place the paratha and cook until light brown spots appear.
  6. Flip the paratha and apply a little ghee or oil. Cook both sides until crisp and golden.
  7. Repeat for all parathas and serve hot with curd or pickle.

Notes

Use fresh bathua leaves for best taste. You can also add ajwain for digestion.