Palak Roti Recipe – Healthy Spinach Paratha
Palak Roti is a vibrant, nutritious Indian flatbread made by kneading spinach into whole wheat dough. Lightly spiced and iron-rich, it’s perfect for a wholesome meal.
Description
Palak Roti (Spinach Paratha)
Servings: 1 paratha (approx. 100g) | Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 15 mins
Vegan
Iron-Rich
North Indian
Stove Top
g
198 kcal
Calories
29g
Carbs
5.2g
Protein
6.4g
Fats
3.1g
Fiber
2.9mg
Iron
235mg
Sodium
* Nutrition values are based on USDA data per 100g cooked recipe.
🧄 Ingredients
- 1.5 cups wheat flour
- 1.5 cups chopped spinach (palak)
- 1 tsp ginger paste
- 1–2 green chilies (finely chopped)
- ¼ tsp turmeric powder
- ½ tsp cumin seeds
- Salt to taste
- Water – as needed
- Ghee or oil – for roasting
🍽️ Instructions
- Blanch or sauté spinach until wilted, then blend or finely chop it.
- In a mixing bowl, combine wheat flour, spinach puree, ginger, chilies, turmeric, cumin, and salt.
- Knead into a soft dough. Add water only if needed. Rest for 10–15 minutes.
- Divide and roll into flat rotis. Dust with flour to prevent sticking.
- Cook on hot tawa, applying ghee/oil, until golden brown spots appear on both sides.
- Serve hot with curd, pickle, or dal.
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1. Ingredients List
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Wheat flour – 1.5 cups
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Spinach – 1.5 cups (chopped and wilted)
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Ginger paste – 1 tsp
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Green chilies – 1–2 (finely chopped)
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Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp
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Cumin seeds – ½ tsp
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Salt – to taste
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Water – as needed
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Ghee or oil – for roasting
Additional information
| calories | 180-200 |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrates | 20-30 |
| Fat | 6-8 |
| Fiber | 2- 4 |
| Protein | 4-6 |
| Cooking Method | Stove Top |
| Cuisine Type | Bengali, Fusion, Gujarati, North Indian, Punjabi |
| Diet Type | Anything, Nonveg, Veg, Vegan |
| Health Goal | Balanced Diet, Digestion Support, Energy boost, Gut Health, Iron-Rich |
| Special Category | Kids Special, Lunch Box Ideas, Party Recipes |
| Taste / Flavor | Mild |
| Prep Time | 10-15 mins |
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