Methi Paratha is a healthy spiced paratha made by mixing tempered methi leaves with wheat flour in the regular making of paratha. Methi Paratha is an nice idea of including greens in the meal. This has a nice aroma, flavor because of fresh methi leaves. It can be made easily at home without much effort.

I usually make methi paratha for breakfast or for lunch box as it stays soft for a long time. You can pack it easily and it stays soft for long hours and it is one of the staple during travel. It goes very well with curd, pickle or even a simple dal. This recipe is simple and easy to understand and it does not need any fancy ingredients. If you like methi thepla, you can surely like this paratha also.

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About Methi Paratha

Methi paratha is simple paratha made with fresh fenugreek leaves, wheat flour and some basic spices. It is commonly made in many North Indian homes, mostly during winter season when fresh methi is easily available in markets. The paratha has nice flavor and soft texture when it is cooked perfectly.

This has a great flavor because of methi leaves, also it balances well with the spices added. Sautéing methi before adding it to the dough helps to reduce the raw taste and bitterness a lot. It also gives flavor and makes the paratha tastier. You can also pack it for travel as it stays good for one or two days easily.

This methi paratha has soft inside with slight crisp outside when cooked well. It is not very thick and it rolls easily. You can make it little thin or little thick based on your preference. You can also make stuffing using paneer or potato, fill it in the middle and cook it same way like aloo paratha.

I usually make this when I get fresh methi from the market. It feels wholesome and filling, makes a super way to use methi in dishes. I love parathas very much so it was such a treat for me as methi paratha is packed with flavours with the addition of all the spice powders that I added.

Whenever I find fresh methi leaves, I buy them as we all love methi thepla so this time after packing mittus lunchbox, I reserved a handful of methi leaves to try this methi paratha. Methi paratha needs no side dish at all for me, but if you prefer you can have it with curd and pickle. I had mine with curd and tangy tamarind sauce.

Methi Paratha Ingredients

• Whole wheat flour - I used wheat flour for base of the dough. It gives soft texture and makes it filling. You can mix little maida if you like.
• Fresh methi leaves - I have used fresh methi for flavor and nutrition. You can use palak or other greens also.
• Jeera - I have used it for tempering the methi leaves. It gives nice aroma, you can skip it if you don't like jeera flavor.
• Spice powders - I added red chili powder, jeera powder and chat masala. They give heat, aroma and little tang to the paratha. You can adjust according to your spice liking only.
• Oil - I have used oil for sautéing the methi and also while cooking the parathas. Oil keeps them soft. You can use ghee also for more rich taste.

Similar Recipes

• Aloo Paratha
• Masala Chapathi
• Methi Paratha
• Cheese Paratha
• Plain Paratha

How to make Methi Paratha Step by Step

1.Clean the methi leaves, chop it roughly rinse it in water and keep it ready.

2.Heat oil in a kadai, add jeera let it crackle. Add methi leaves and saute for a minute until it shrinks. Now add red chilli powder, jeera powder, chat masala powder and required salt.

3.Saute for 2 minutes. Now add this to whole wheat flour in a mixing bowl.

4.Add oil, first mix well with your fingers.

5.Now add water little by little to form a smooth nonsticky dough like chapathi dough. Let the dough rest at least for 15 minutes, keep covered.

6.Roll into small lemon sized balls. Take one ball,dust flour and roll it slightly thin as shown.

7.Like ways roll all the parathas ready. Heat tawa, cook the parathas first on one side, drizzle oil and cook on both sides till golden spots appear here and there. Serve hot!

Serve hot with curd or raita!

Expert Tips

• Cleaning methi - I clean the methi leaves well. I remove the thick stems and wash it well in water before using it.
• Reducing bitterness - I sauté methi before adding it to the dough. This step helps in reducing bitterness and gives good flavor.
• Dough resting - I let the dough rest for some time after kneading it. This makes paratha soft and also easy to roll.
• Spice - I add spice powders according to our taste. Sometimes I add garam masala instead of chat masala just for change.
• Cooking fat - I mostly cook using oil, but at times I have used ghee also for little more rich taste and aroma.

Serving and Storage

Serve this hot with curd, pickle or butter. This goes well for breakfast or lunch. You can store cooked parathas for a 2 days at room temperature and up to 4 days in fridge. Reheat on tawa before serving. If packing for travel, cook with little extra oil.

FAQS

1.Can I use dried methi instead of fresh?

Yes you can use kasoori methi if fresh methi is not available. Taste will differ but still good.

2.Can I skip sautéing methi?

You can, but sautéing gives better taste and reduces bitterness.

3.Can I add other greens?

Yes you can replace methi with palak or mix both also.

4.Does this paratha stay soft for long?

Yes it stays soft for a day and is good for lunch box.

5.Can I make dough in advance?

Yes you can make dough and keep in fridge for few hours. Bring to room temperature before rolling.

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Bread Omelette is basically toasted bread covered with a simple spiced egg mix, and the flavors come together nicely when it gets toasted until golden on both sides. This dish has soft eggs and slightly crisp bread, so the texture itself feels satisfying. The spices are mild making it an ideal breakfast recipe. Bread and eggs are a winning combo and this one is no exception.

Bread Omelette is one of those easy breakfast dishes I end up making when I want something filling but really don't have much time to think what to cook. I mostly make this for a quick breakfast or even sometimes for evening snack, especially when someone wants something warm and tasty immediately.

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About Bread Omelette

Bread Omelette is one of the oldest street-style snacks you will find in many places, and each shop has its own variations. The base idea is simple where eggs are beaten with onions, green chilies and spices, bread slices are dipped into this and cooked together. The bread absorbs the egg mixture and you get a soft inside and light toasted outside.

Bread Omelette always reminds me of train journeys as I love bread omlette served in the Indian Railways and should admit I look forward to day train journeys just for the sake of this dish. I make it when hungry in between meals or when we want a quick breakfast. It always turns out quite satisfying.

The taste also depends on how you like your omelette to be. Some people add more onion to make it bit crunchy, some keep it plain with only spices. The heat from pepper and chili gives a nice lift and the coriander leaves adds that fresh touch.

There are many ways people make this. You can toast the bread first and then sandwich the omelette, add little cheese on top, or even mix small pieces of capsicum or tomato into the egg. You can also make a bigger one by joining few bread slices like they do in shops. Each version has its own nice taste.

Bread Omelette Ingredients

• Bread slices - I used white bread, you can use wheat bread or milk bread also, both works almost the same.
• Eggs - I added two eggs as it gives enough mixture to cover the bread properly and keeps the omelette soft and fluffy. You can add one more egg if you feel it is coming bit thin.
• Red chilli powder - I am using this for giving small spicy taste and little color. You can adjust it how much heat you want.
• Garam masala - I added a pinch mainly for flavor, it blends well with onion and egg. You can skip also if you like very simple taste.
• Turmeric powder - I used just a tiny pinch, it gives warm color and light earthy taste, and the omelette looks more bright too.
• Pepper powder - I added this for heat which suits egg recipes very well. If you like pepper flavor more, you can add a bit extra also.
• Onion - I used finely chopped onion as it gives small crunch and mild sweetness once cooked.
• Green chilli - I added one green chilli for extra heat. You can skip if making for kids or if you don't want too much spice.
• Coriander leaves - I have used little chopped coriander for fresh smell and flavor. It makes the omelette feel more light.
• Oil - I used to cook the omelette and toast the bread even. You can use ghee also if you want richer taste.

Similar Recipes

• Bread bajji
• Bread Kheer
• Bread Pizza
• Bread Halwa
• Bread Jamun

How to make Bread Omelette Step by Step

1.Break open 2 eggs in a mixing bowl, then add all the spice powders along with required salt. Then add chopped onion.

2.Add finely chopped green chilies and coriander leaves to it. Mix it well with a spoon. Beat it for few seconds.

3.Heat a pan with oil,when it is hot - pour the egg mixture on it. Tilt it so that the egg mixture is even on all the edges.

4.Take a bread slice dip in the egg then flip over and place it. Repeat this for the other egg too. So the dipped side should come on top. Drizzle oil.

5.Once it gets cooked on one side, flip over to other side, press it with the ladle. Cook for 2 minutes then flip over and serve.

Serve hot!

Expert Tips

• Beat well - First beat the eggs for few seconds so they become light and mix evenly with onions and spices.
• Cook on medium flame - I have seen cooking on medium flame makes the omelette cook properly without burning the bread edges.
• Flip slowly -Flip the omelette gently because the egg mixture will be soft at first and may tear if done fast.
• Add extra pepper - I have tried adding little more pepper sometimes, and it gives a strong nice flavor which suits bread omelette well.
• Cheese option - I sometimes place a small cheese slice on top, and it melts inside making the whole omelette more filling and tasty.

Serving and Storage

Serve this hot with chopped onions, coriander leaves or even little ketchup if you prefer. It goes well with tea or even as a quick meal by itself. This recipe tastes best served immediately. I don't recommend storing leftovers.

FAQS

1.Can I add in vegetables?

Yes you can add small pieces of capsicum or tomato also.

2.Can I skip green chil4lies?

Yes you can leave it out if you want a milder omelette.

3.Will cheese taste good in this?

Yes cheese melts well and makes it richer.

4.Can I make without onions?

You can make plain omelette too, but onions add good flavor.

5.Which bread works best?

Any regular bread works, but slightly firm slices toast better.

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