Spinach / Palak Poori

Hi friends! Enjoy poori made with spinach dough. Spinach is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A (in the form of carotenoids), manganese, folate, magnesium, iron, copper, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin E, calcium, potassium and vitamin C. It is a very good source of dietary fiber, phosphorus, vitamin B1, zinc, protein and choline.

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Makes 20 –24 puris

Ingredients:

• 2 cups whole wheat flower
• 1 cup Palak leaves, pureed
• 1/2 tsp coriander powder
• 2 Green chilies, fine paste
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 tsp cumin seed, roasted and powdered
• 3 tbsp olive oil or / cooking oil of your choice
• Oil for deep frying

Method:

Step 1.

In a bowl, mix together whole wheat flour, and salt, coriander powder, green chili paste, cumin seed powder , add Olive oil to the mixture, using fingers, mix in oil till it resembles bread crumbs. Add palak leave puree.

 Step 2.

Slowly add about half a cup of water or little more, just enough to form a firm/ stiff dough and knead till smooth. keep aside for 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 3.

Divide the dough into small lemon size, equal portions, and roll out into 3″ rounds on an oiled board.

Step 4.

 Heat the oil for deep frying, in a wok or kadhai, fry the puri one at a time, holding them under the oil on the first side until they puff. Turn and deep-fry the puris till they turn light golden brown in colour from both the sides.

Step 5.

Drain on absorbent paper kitchen towel lined plate, so that puris are dry, without excessive oil.

Step 6.

Serve hot, goes very well with Vegetable, potato stews / aloo sabzi etc.

Health benefits of Spinach / Palak:

Spinach is an excellent food loaded with tons of nutrients and a low calorie package. Greens like spinach are important for skin and hair, bone health, and provide protein, iron, vitamins and minerals.

As per studies the possible health benefits of consuming spinach include improving blood glucose control in diabetics, lowering the risk of cancer, lowering blood pressure, improving bone health, lowering the risk of developing asthma and more.

Ref. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/270609.php

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