Methi Paratha

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Ingredients

2 cups	whole wheat flour
1 cup	fresh methi leaves, finely chopped
1 teaspoon	carom seeds
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	coriander powder
1 teaspoon	salt
2 tablespoons	ghee
—	water as needed
—	ghee or oil for cooking

Instructions

1. 1 In a large mixing bowl, combine whole wheat flour, chopped methi leaves, carom seeds, red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and salt.
2. 2 Add ghee to the mixture and mix well.
3. 3 Gradually add water and knead to form a soft dough. Cover and let it rest for 15 minutes.
4. 4 Divide the dough into equal portions and roll each portion into a ball.
5. 5 Flatten each ball slightly and roll it out into a round paratha using a rolling pin.
6. 6 Heat a tawa or skillet over medium heat.
7. 7 Place the rolled paratha on the hot tawa and cook until small bubbles start to appear.
8. 8 Flip the paratha and apply ghee or oil on the cooked side.
9. 9 Cook the other side until golden brown spots appear, then flip again and apply ghee or oil.
10. 10 Cook until both sides are golden brown and cooked through.
11. 11 Repeat with the remaining dough balls.
12. 12 Serve hot with yogurt or pickle.