How to make Bathua ka Paratha

Welcome to my kitchen, today we will make Bathua Ka Paratha.

Bathua ka saag or the Chenopodium Leaves is a winter special leafy vegetable. bathua leaves are commonly consumed in northern parts of India and are easily available during winters. Bathua Ka Saag contains protein, Vitamin A, calcium, phosphorus, and potassium. Bathua Ka Paratha is a winter special recipe prepared using this nutritious leafy vegetable. it is too nutritious in winter. it is very easy to make, so let's go and see how to make bathua ke parathe.

Ingredients for Paratha

• 200 grams bathua
• ⅓ cup water for cooking bathua leaves
• 1 large potato it is optional
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• ½ teaspoon ajwain (carom seeds)
• ½ teaspoon cumin seeds or cumin powder
• 1 to 2 green chilies, chopped
• 1 pinch asafoetida (hing)
• Salt or add as required
• ½ tablespoon oil
• oil or ghee for roasting, as required                      

First we will cook Bathua Leaves.

Step 1:- First pluck the leaves from the stems of bathua greens. you will need about 200 grams of bathua leaves

Step 2:- Wash the leaves very well. drain all the water.

Step 3:- Now boil bathua leaves with 1/4 cup water.

Step 4:- Cover it with a lid and cook the leaves on a low flame till the leaves have softened and wilted.

Step 5:- When the leaves are wilted and soft, switch off the flame and keep the pan aside.

Step 6:- If you want to add potatoes, then cut them in small cubes and boil with the bathua leaves.

Now we will ready dough for paratha

Step 1:-In a large bowl, take 2 cups whole wheat flour, ½ teaspoon ajwain seeds, ½ teaspoon cumin seeds or cumin powder, a pinch of asafetida (hing) and salt according to as required.

mix very well.

Step 2:-Remove the Bathua leaves from water and squeezes it well. and add them to the flour.

Step 3:- Add chopped 1 to 2 green chilies and ½ tablespoon oil.

Step 4:-mix very well first and begin to knead. add water gradually till it forms a dough.  and make a smooth dough

Step 5:- If you have used potatoes also, then you won't need to add any water while kneading the dough. the moisture from the bathua leaves and potatoes will be enough to bind the dough. let the dough rest for 20 minutes.

Making Method of Bathua Paratha

Step 1:- Now make small to medium-sized balls from the dough. give it a round shape like a ball and press it between your palms and do flatten.

Step 2:-Take 1/2 cup dry wheat flour on a small plate. Take flatten disc and coat it with dry wheat flour and roll it out into a diameter of 8 -9 inches with the help of a rolling board.

Step 3:-Spread few drops of oil over one-half portion using a spoon or brush. and fold it into a half-circle. Again, spread few drops of oil over it and fold into a triangle.

Step 4:-Again coat it with dry wheat flour and roll it out into a diameter of 8 -9 inches with the help of a rolling board. and give a triangle shape.

Step 5:-Heat a Tawa and place the paratha. cook on a medium to high flame.

Step 6:-Flip when the paratha is ¼th cooked. spread some oil or ghee on the paratha.

Step 7:-Flip again when the second side is ½ cooked. spread ghee or oil on this side too.

Step 8:-Flip a couple of times and cook till the parathas are evenly roasted.

Paratha is ready to serve. enjoy hot paratha with raita and pickle

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