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Simple Methi Paratha Recipe with Wheat Flour, Besan, and Curd
Sneha Paul

Secret to Soft Methi Parathas

Stop packing dry, chewy parathas! Whether you need a soft methi paratha for tiffin or you're travelling, this desi style recipe is a total game-changer.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 paratha
Course: Bread, Breakfast, Main Course
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients
  

The Prep:
  • 75-80 g methi leaves
  • 1 tsp salt + water
The Dough:
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tsp ajwain
  • 1 tsp red chilli powder
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • 2 tsp kasuri methi
  • 2 tbsp besan
  • 1.5 cups atta
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic-chili paste
  • 2 tbsp curd
  • Water and oil as needed

Method
 

  1. Soak methi in salted water for 10 mins. Drain, rinse, and finely chop.
  2. Combine chopped methi with salt, ajwain, red chilli, turmeric, kasuri methi, besan, atta, and 2 tbsp oil.
  3. Mix in the ginger-garlic-chili paste and curd.
  4. Gradually add water to form a semi-firm dough.
  5. Cover and let the dough rest for 15 mins.
  6. Knead again briefly and divide into 6 equal balls.
  7. Roll out into thin circles using dry atta for dusting.
  8. Place on a hot tawa over high flame. Flip when bubbles appear.
  9. Apply oil to both sides and cook until golden-brown.
  10. Serve hot with achaar and dahi.