Dhaniya Paratha

Dhaniya Paratha step by step instructions:

Dhaniya (fresh coriander leaves) paratha as the name indicates is made by kneading the flour along with fresh coriander leaves. It is very tasty and the parathas give a perfect taste of the coriander leaves.
It is perfect for any meal whether it be breakfast, lunch or dinner. Enjoy it with curd, pickles, papad etc.

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Ingredients:
Coriander leaves (Hara dhania): 30 gms (finely chopped)
Whole wheat flour (gehun ka Atta): 1 cup (150 gms)
Water: ½ cup less 2 tbsp
Fennel seeds powder (saunf powder): 1 tbsp.
White Sesame seeds (Safed Til): 1 tbsp.
Cumin seeds: ½ tsp
Red chili powder: 1 tsp
Coriander powder: 1 tsp
Turmeric powder: ¼ tsp
Ghee: 1 tbsp + as required for making the parathas
Salt as per taste

Method:
1. In a big plate take atta. Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, salt, til, saunf powder, jeera, coriander leaves, and salt to it. Add 1 tbsp. of ghee to it.

2. Mix well.
3. Add water and knead into a firm dough.

4. Cover it and let it rest for half hour.
5. Make 5 equal balls from the dough.

6. Take one ball of dough and dust it with dry flour and roll into a small circle.

7. Apply ghee and then fold it three times. First a semi circle and then a triangle.

8. Again dust with dry flour and roll into a big circle.

9. Heat tawa. Apply ghee all over it.
10. Keep the prepared dough paratha on the tawa and let cook.

11. Keep the flame on low only and flip after some time.

12. Now keep the flame on high and let cook from the other side for a few seconds.
13. Apply ghee on the top and flip the paratha again.
14. Press it with the help of a potato masher or a cloth. Apply ghee on the top and flip again. Cook for a few seconds and then remove the paratha from the tawa.

15. Similarly, prepare other parathas also.
16. Serve hot with curd, pickle etc.
17. Delicious “Dhaniya Paratha” is ready!

Tips:
1. The quantity of water may vary depending upon the type of flour used i.e. its thickness, etc. Few of the flours absorb more water and others less.
2. Finely chopped green chili can also be added.

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