Palak (Spinach) is a preferred vegetable if you come to healthy cooking. Although it is really not very tasty, it is its qualities which make it a home-maker’s preference. And the variety of dishes which can be prepared using Palak brings it in the top list of foodies.

You Know when I got married and shifted with my husband. I ones cooked DAAL-PALAK for our dinner, and the reaction I got was, “Look sweetheart. Daal is good enough to be eaten but I can’t really handle Palak”

What next… All my efforts turned towards how should I cook Palak so that he will not deny eating it. Here comes the idea of Palak Paratha recipe. To my surprise this time the reaction was

“You can make these Parathas every other day, they are amazing”.

and The MISSION ACCOMPLISHED.  😉

You know, Husbands!!! They are weird species with horrible eating habits, far far away from your imagination.Sometimes, they are like ready to eat everything….and  sometimes they will deny eating even their so called favorite dish. Ahhhhh…. let it be!!!

Mr. Husband, I am sorry, I know you are reading this, but SHAT PRATISHAT MAHILAAON Ka yahi maan na h!!! and you know, we are NEVER WRONG!!!

Ladies let me tell you a secret-

Nutrition Content of Palak (Spinach)

As we have discussed in our earlier post “Shahi Corn Palak” Palak is full of Nutrients. Palak is Excellent Source of-

• Vitamin A, K, B2, E, and C;
• Calcium;
• Potassium;
• and most importantly Iron.

Also, it is a good source of Dietary Fiber, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Protein, and Choline.

Oh My God! So much Nutrition Content in one green leaf.

Let’s talk about the important health benefits of this Palak and indirectly of eating Palak Parathas.

Health Benefits Of Palak (Spinach)

Some of the health benefits of Palak has already been discussed in the Shahi Corn Palak Recipe. But there are various other health benefits of Palak-

1. Palak can be considered as a storehouse for many phytonutrients that have health promotional and disease prevention properties.
2. Consuming Palak in your Diet is important to maintain good Eye-sight;
3. Palak helps in preventing Cancer;
4. Palak is also beneficial for maintaining your Blood Pressure to a Normal level as Potassium present in Palak is Important component of cell and body fluids that helps in controlling Blood Pressure and Heart Rate;
5. Vitamin-A present in Palak is required to maintain healthy skin.

After reading all this, Palak is definitely on the top of the veggie list, especially for GIRLS.

The variety of Parathas is specialty of Punjabi style cooking. Palak Paratha is a perfect Breakfast choice, after all…

Swaad bhi koi cheez hondi hai yaar…..!!!

All Ingredients We Need to Make Palak Paratha

1. Palak- 1 bowl (Thoroughly washed and Finely Chopped);
2. Flour- 1 bowl
3. Ginger Garlic Paste- 1 Tea Spoon
4. Onion- 1 Medium Size (Finely Chopped)
5. Green Chilli- 2 (Finely Chopped)
6. Salt- As Per Taste
7. Red Chilli Powder- 1- 1.5 tea spoon
8. Sonf- 0.5 (1/2) tea spoon
9. Amchoor Powder- 0.5 (1/2) tea spoon
10. Sabut Dhaniya- 0.5 (1/2) tea spoon

This Quantity is enough for preparing 7-8 Parathas, You can vary the ingredients as per your requirements. Also, the spices are used in such a quantity that it makes the parathas average spicy. If you have a spicy taste, you can increase the quantity of spices as per your taste. After-all it’s your Mood and absolutely your food!!

Preparation time- 10 minutes

Cooking time- 10 minutes

Complete Step by Step Process to Make Palak Paratha

1. Take Flour in a Bowl;
2. Add Palak (Spinach) to it and mix it well;
3. Add Ginger-Garlic Paste;
4. Now Add Finely Chopped Onion and Green Chilli to it.
5. Now Add Red Chilli Powder, Salt, Amchoor Powder, Sonf and Sabut Dhaniya to the mixture;
6. Mix them well;
7. Prepare Dough of the Mixture with the help of water;
8. Once we are ready with the dough, make medium size dough ball;
9. Enlarge the same to make paratha;
10. Bake the Paratha;
11. Add Desi Ghee or Butter to the Paratha;
12. Paratha is perfectly ready to be served.Serve it HOT with tomato Ketchup or Tomato Chutney.

Enjoy the Palak Paratha with Ketchup or Tomato Chutney and do share your experience in the comment section below.

Do try this amazing Punjabi Palak Paratha dish at home and let us know your experience in the comment section below.

 
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Preeti Sharma

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