THE BEST SPINACH ROTI
Call it Spinach roti, Phulka Roti with Spinach, or spinach flatbread, this popular Indian flatbread recipe is made with spinach, whole wheat flour, and spices. If you have not tried this yet, you are clearly missing out on something delicious. When I came across Baloon flatbread on social media, I had a hearty laugh. These are actually the flame-baked Phulka Roti like the image above. Enjoy this easy Indian spinach flatbread with anything. It goes well with this Chickpeas Tikka Masala, 5 minutes Cucumber Raita or just on its own too. You can also use them as spinach tortilla’s and load them with fillings of your choice. The Spinach Rotis taste best when they are fresh. Store any leftover roti covered in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. Reheat thoroughly in the microwave and serve immediately. Rotis are easy to make, however, with a little practice, you can ace them. This Roti dough is versatile, and I have stuffed potato filling and made Stuffed Aloo Palak Paratha. Did I tell you, it’s kid-friendly flatbread and perfect for lunch boxes too.
What is Spinach Roti?
Spinach Roti has Whole wheat flour(Chapati Atta), Spinach Puree, and spices. Combine them together to make a soft dough. Then roll into thin flatbreads, and either pan-cook or flame bake them. Sweep a delicate spread of ghee, if you like. You can omit ghee if you are Vegan! Stack the prepared roti’s in a casserole dish to keep them warm and soft.
Why you’ll love this recipe?
Healthy Flatbread - This roti is packed with the goodness of spinach and is made of whole wheat flour ( chapati atta) Fantastic way to sneak in greens - I find blending the spinach into a puree and then making it into a roti is a great way to sneak in vegetables. When my kids were younger, they hated spinach, but they loved these puffed-up soft roti’s. More roti - Easy to scale up or down! Dietary needs - Naturally Vegetarian. Can be Vegan if you use Vegan butter for smearing on the hot roti. Versatile - If you have any leftover dough, try stuffing some spiced potato mixture and make paratha’s like this Aloo Palak Paratha.
How to make Spinach Roti step by step?
Prepare the Roti Dough - Combine the Chapati Atta ( Whole Wheat flour ), Spinach puree, salt, ground cumin and knead to a soft pliable dough. If needed add a splash of water at a time for kneading. Allow it to rest for at least 20 minutes. It helps in making soft spinach flatbreads. Make the Roti - Divide the roti into 20 pieces. Pick one roti dough at a time, dust with flour, and roll into a thin phuka. Heat a non-stick pan / tava and cook each roti on the pan until you start to see some bubbles. About 1 minute. Flip the roti and cook for another minute or so. FLAME BAKE THE ROTI - Lift the partially cooked roti and place it on low flame and watch them begin to puff up slowly. Flipped the puffed roti and cook for another few seconds. Carefully remove the phulka roti with tongs and place them in a casserole. Smear some ghee on the roti if you like. COOK THE ROTI ON THE TAVA - If you don’t want to flame bake it, continue to cook the roti for a few more seconds. Put gentle pressure using a flat spatula on each side and then set them aside in a casserole to keep it warm.
Serving Suggestions
Serve Spinach Roti with your favorite achar (Indian pickle) and yogurt. Great with your favorite curries like Chana Masala, Aloo Gobi, Tarka Dal, or Paneer Butter Masala. Stuff them with Onion Bhaji, Pickled onions, a drizzle of raita, and enjoy them as a loaded spinach tortilla.
If you love this recipe, you will also love these Indian flatbread recipes
Pumpkin RotiStuffed Aloo Palak ParathaStuffed Rajma Paratha | Kidneybeans ParathaAloo ParathaPalak ki KachoriInstant Garlic Naan { Yeast-free }
Easy Spinach roti recipe below
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