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Methi Paratha Recipe for Kids

It’s important for children to eat enough fruits and vegetables, but of course, this is easier said than done! The only way Moms can include these in their kids’ diet is by finding innovative ways to sneak them in. Adding veggies to whole wheat flour with minimal spices results in a delicious and healthy treat for kids!

Methi Paratha Recipe for Kids

methi paratha

Ingredients:

Method:

1. Add all the ingredients in a large bowl except the flour, water and ghee.

methi paratha

2. Mix well and then add the flour.

methi paratha

3. Now add water little by little to make a semi soft dough. Apply ghee and knead again. Set the dough aside for 15 mins to rest.

methi paratha

4. Roll out the parathas using a bit of dry flour, making them thicker than rotis. Cook them using some ghee on both sides until golden brown and slightly crisp.

methi paratha

5. Serve warm with some pickles & curd. Ketchup or chutney also works well for kids.

methi paratha

This is a great dish to serve for breakfast, in the lunchbox or for dinner. It’s also great to pack on a journey instead of crisps or sugar laden biscuits! Just spread some sauce, roll it up and serve!

Author

ShreyaShreya is a post-graduate in Insurance Management from Mumbai. She worked for close to 3 years in the industry before retiring to be homemaker a few years back. She is thoroughly enjoying her new life, especially cooking for her loved ones. She is a foodie and loves experimenting with food, and believes in nourishing oneself the healthy way. You can check out her delicious recipes at https://polkapuffs.wordpress.com/.

Methi Paratha Recipe for Kids
We want our kids to eat lots of veggies, but this is easier said than done! Sneak in some veggies with this methi paratha recipe that's tasty and healthy!
Author:
Recipe type: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
INGREDIENTS
  • 1.5 cups wholewheat flour
  • ¼ cup thick curd
  • Water as needed to make a dough
  • A pinch of Hing
  • 2 tsp white sesame seeds
  • Salt to taste
  • ½ cup chopped methi leaves
  • 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
  • ½ tsp chopped green chillies (optional)
  • ¼ tsp turmeric powder
  • ¼ tsp coriander powder
  • ¼ tsp red chilli powder (optional)
  • 2 tsp ghee for the dough and extra to smear on the parathas
METHOD
  1. Add all the ingredients in a large bowl except the flour, water and ghee.
  2. Mix well and then add the flour.
  3. Now add water little by little to make a semi soft dough. Apply ghee and knead again. Set the dough aside for 15 mins to rest.
  4. Roll out the parathas using a bit of dry flour, making them thicker than rotis. Cook them using some ghee on both sides until golden brown and slightly crisp.
  5. Serve warm with some pickles & curd. Ketchup or chutney also works well for kids.