Methi Matar Paratha Recipe: The pleasure of eating hot food in winter is different. When the cold air outside hits the face, fresh parathas prepared indoors make the heart happy. Especially in such a season when fresh fenugreek and sweet peas are available in abundance in the market, making methi matar paratha is a really great idea. These parathas are not only delicious but healthy as well, as fenugreek keeps the body warm and peas add a slight sweetness and good texture to it. Many people want to have a breakfast in the morning that fills the stomach and tastes great, so these parathas are perfect for them. With this you can serve curd, butter, pickle, garlic chutney or green chutney. The aroma of a little ghee on top makes these parathas more special. Children also eat it with great enthusiasm because the taste of fenugreek is very mild and due to the peas the taste of paratha is also slightly sweet.
So, it becomes a great breakfast for the whole family, even if you are in a hurry to go to the office, these parathas are easy to prepare. Simply prepare the fenugreek and pea filling in advance, then in the morning all you have to do is roll the paratha and bake it. So, let us know now the easy way to prepare it so that you too can enjoy the delicious taste of Methi Matar Paratha at your home this winter.
Ingredients needed to prepare Methi Matar Paratha
– Flour – 2 cups
– Fenugreek leaves – 1 cup
– Salt – to taste
– Oil or ghee – as desired
Peas – 1 cup (boiled)
-Ginger and garlic paste -1 teaspoon
– Onion – 1 (finely chopped)
– Cumin – half a teaspoon
– Green hot pepper – 1 – 2 (finely chopped)
– Red hot pepper powder – half a teaspoon
-Turmeric – half a teaspoon
– Garam Masala – half a teaspoon
– Coriander powder – half a teaspoon
How to prepare pea methi filling?
First, wash the fenugreek leaves well, then chop them well. Boil the peas and grind them coarsely until the filling remains smooth and there is no problem with the filling. Now heat some oil in a pan and add cumin seeds in it. When the cumin starts to crackle, add the onions and fry them a little. After that, add the ginger and garlic paste and cook well.
Now add green pepper and chopped fenugreek to it. The fenugreek leaves its water after a period of time, so cook it until the water dries. After that, add the peas and mix them well. Now add turmeric, coriander powder, red chilli powder, salt and garam masala. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the flavors of the spices blend well. The filling is ready – now keep it to cool.
Dough kneading process
Take the flour in a large bowl. Add salt and 1-2 tablespoons of oil or ghee. Add water little by little and knead the soft dough. Cover the dough and leave it aside for 15 minutes until it comes together and is easy to roll out.
How to roll and bake paratha?
Now make small balls of dough. Take a ball and roll it into a light round. Place a spoonful of the filling in the middle. Close the dough by bringing the edges together and then gently roll it up like paratha. Heat the pan and place the parathas on it. First, fry it lightly without oil. Then brush with a little oil or ghee on both sides and fry until golden. When the paratha starts to rise and brown spots appear on the sides, the paratha is ready. Remove the hot paratha to a plate and serve with curd, pickle, butter or chutney.
Why try Methi Matar Paratha?
– A wonderful, warm breakfast for the winter
– Its taste is loved by children and adults alike
-Easy to make and quick to prepare
-Healthy, nutritious and filling
