Methi and Lauki Paratas

 I was asked by a friend for some methi recipe ideas. This flatbread recipe was the easiest and probably a healthier version too. I will come straight to the recipe: 

Dry Ingredients :

Half bunch of fresh methi leaves coarsely chopped along with tender stems(fenugreek leaves) 

1 medium sized Opo squash/lauki (equivalent to 1 cup of the grated squash)

1/2 tsp Ajwain(Carom seeds)

1/2 tsp Kalonji(Nigella seeds)

1 tsp cumin

1/2 tsp salt

3 cups whole wheat flour 

Wet Ingredients :

1/4 bunch cilantro

2-3 small green chillies or as per your heat requirement

1 inch ginger

2 tsp avocado oil or any oil of your choice

Dough Prep:

1. In a skillet, heat the oil and toast the dry spices. Mix in the methi and saute for 3-4 mins.
2. Let it cool . In the meantime, puree the cilantro, ginger and green chillies to a semi liquid sauce.
3. In a large bowl, combine the grated squash, cilantro puree and methi saute. Add salt to taste.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
4. Start adding the flour 1 cup at a time to the bowl and mixing it to make a pliable smooth dough.
5. Knead the dough manually for few minutes to create elastic dough and let it sit for 10-15 mins.
   
   
   
6. Warm a skillet.
7. Make small dough balls and roll them into flatbreads using a rolling pin. The desired flatbread is not too thin nor too thick . Drop them on the heated skillet and when you see some bubbles in the flatbread , flip them so that other side is cooked too. 
   
   
   
8. Brush the flatbread with a tad bit of ghee before serving.
9. The flatbread is usually served with a blob of butter and yogurt on the side.
   
   
   

I made a quick side dish for the flatbreads . Sauteed 1/4 chopped white onion chunks, 1 yellow sweet pepper, 1.5 tomatoes . Stirred in some salt , paprika and cooked black chickpeas. Garnished with lots of cilantro.