Methi Paratha (V)

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Description: 

Makes 6 flatbreads

Ingredients: 

2 cups plain flour

1 cup methi leaves

Salt to taste

1/2 tsp ajwain seeds

1 chopped green chilli

3 tsp oil

Oil or butter for frying

Course: 
Side Dishes
Serves: 
6
Cooking Time: 
Approx 5 mins per bread
Method: 

Mix ingredients well

Add water and knead until a soft dough is achieved

Split into 6 equal sized balls

Dust each ball with flour and rool to a 6 inch round

Brush with oil or melted butter then dust with flour

Cut slits across the rounds about a milimeter apart

Roll the dough into a sausage shape so the slits run lenghtways

Brush with a little more oil/butter and coil into a round

Flatten gently and then roll to a 6 inch round

Fry on a medium heat for a couple of minutes and then flip over and repeat

Brush with top oil/melted butter, flip over and fry until golden, then flip over and repeat