Methi ke Parathe and ‘Thecha’ Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 35 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 1
Description:
Indulge in the flavors of Methi ke Parathe paired with spicy ‘Thecha’ for a delightful meal experience that will tantalize your taste buds. This recipe combines the goodness of fenugreek leaves with aromatic spices, creating a dish that is both nutritious and delicious.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3/4 | Methi vegetable |
| 2 | Red chili powder |
| 1 | Turmeric powder |
| 1 | Salt |
| 5 – 7 | Green chilies |
| 2 – 3 | Garlic cloves |
| 8 – 10 | Peanuts |
| 4 – 5 | Ginger |
| Gram flour | |
| Wheat flour |
Instructions:
For Parathas:
-
Grind Red Chilli Powder and garlic together. 🌶️
In a grinder, combine red chili powder and garlic cloves. Grind them into a fine paste. Set aside. -
Prepare the dough. 🍲
In a mixing bowl, add methi leaves, gram flour, wheat flour, turmeric powder, salt, and the grinded paste from step 1. Mix all the ingredients well until they form a thick dough. -
Add oil to the dough. 🥣
Incorporate 2-3 tablespoons of oil into the dough mixture. Knead until the oil is well incorporated. -
Shape the parathas. 🥟
Take a portion of the dough and roll it into a ball. Flatten it into a disc shape using a rolling pin. Repeat with the remaining dough. -
Cook the parathas. 🍳
Heat a skillet or tawa over medium heat. Place a rolled-out paratha on the skillet and cook until golden brown spots appear on both sides, flipping as needed. Repeat with the remaining dough balls.
For ‘Thecha’:
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Roast the green chilies. 🌶️
Heat a frying pan and sprinkle some oil. Place the green chilies on the pan and roast them until they start to turn partially brown. -
Prepare the paste. 🥜
In a grinder, combine the roasted green chilies, ginger, garlic, salt, and peanuts. Grind them into a coarse paste. -
Roast the paste. 🔥
Pour 2-3 tablespoons of oil into the frying pan. Add the ground paste and roast it for 4-5 minutes, stirring continuously, until the raw smell disappears.
Serve: 🍽️
Serve the hot Methi ke Parathe with ‘Thecha’ and a drizzle of oil for a flavorful and satisfying meal experience. Enjoy the aromatic blend of spices and the freshness of methi leaves in every bite. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!
