Recipe - Chard parata/Akkura rottelu

Recipe - Chard parata/Akkura rottelu

Chard leaves paratas

Summary

Swiss chard is one of the most powerful anti-cancer foods. It has an excellent combination of phytochemicals, chlorophyll, other plant pigments, and soluble fiber. It also contains a generous amount of Vitamin K that is especially beneficial in the maintenance of bone health. Whole wheat flour has good dietary fiber. The combination is a healthy and nutritious meal.

Parata can be served as breakfast/lunch/dinner. My family enjoys paratas of any kind. Spinach can be used as variation for Chard leaves.

Ingredients:

  • Wheat flour - 2 cups
  • Chard leaves - 2 cups
  • Green Chillies - 3 small Indian chillies
  • Carom seeds (ajwain) - 1 teaspoon
  • Salt - 1 teaspoon
  • Water - 1 cup
  • Cilantro - 1/4 cup

Process:

Knead all the above ingredients together except salt, slowly adding water to the flour. It's better not to add all the water into the flour. After the dough is kneaded, take a teaspoon of oil in your hand and apply it all over the dough. Set the dough aside for 20 - 30 minutes before making roti.

Method to roll Parata:


Get the tools ready - Tawa on the stove with medium high temperature. Rolling pin to make/roll rotis. All purpose flour in a 3/4 plate to lightly flour the dough in between during rolling the roti. Grilling rack if you are not using a gas stove. Tongs to flip the roti on the tawa and on the grilling rack. Make a big lemon size ball out of the dough.


Slightly flatten the ball sized dough and dip the flatten ball in the all purpose flour plate which is placed in the side. Place it on the lightly floured/clean surface and slowly roll the dough in a circular motion from the center. Make sure not to apply too much pressure while rolling. Apply ghee on the half rolled roti, sprinkle a pinch of salt.

Roll or fold it back in desired shaped. Layered folding of the dough results in fluffy and layered parata.

Continue rolling and lightly dust the roti/parata with flour if the parata is sticking to the surface. Too much dusting may spoil the taste of the parata too. It is important to roll the dough on one side only. Soon you will see the small ball of dough expand to 3 inches in diameter (just like a disc).

Method to cook Roti/Parata:

Preheat the tawa/cast iron pan on medium high. Transfer the ready parata on to the pan and wait for 10-15 seconds. You will see small bubbles forming on the parata.

Flip the parata on to the other side and wait for 15 - 30 seconds.

Apply ghee/clarified butter. Cook both sides of the roti and ensure parata is well cooked.

Serve hot with any spicy pickle, curry or yogurt in the side.


Preparation time - 10 - 20 minutes

# Paratas: 10 (depending on the size)

Comments

Unknown said…
looks delicious..lov the colour
Uma said…
lovely paratha Priya! so healthy and delicious.
Andhra Flavors said…
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delhibelle said…
lovely colour and perfect texture!
FH said…
Beautiful! I grew loads of Red chards and made parathas with chard and Rosemary too. Looks very very good there!:)
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Chef Jeena said…
This is so healthy and tasty!
Bhawana said…
nice one and very new to me dear. will try this. looks tasty.
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A_and_N said…
Thanks for this recipe and the wonderful step by step pics :) I am not that good at making rotis so this helps!
A.
Sum Raj said…
its soo colourful and healthy too..nice snaps
Cynthia said…
I love the versatility of paratha when it comes to ingredients to flavour it.
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Ramya Bala said…
Wow...delicious roti n beautifully explained...I have added u to my blogroll..will chk ur posts...
ST said…
Beautiful and lovely parathas....Love the color......
Kitchen said…
This one is so simple and very colourful, I like this information and its to helpful for me thanks.
You have stunning recipes in here. They look delicious and so much fun! This is so healthy and very nice in the test.
Colorful and tasty preparation