Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Whole-wheat flour | 340 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Fresh fenugreek leaves, chopped | 140 g | Bitter, Pungent · Heating |
 Ajwain seeds | 2 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Rock salt | 4 g | Salty · Cooling |
 Ghee | 20 g | Sweet · Cooling |
| Water | 230 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Combine the whole-wheat flour, ajwain, rock salt, and chopped fresh fenugreek leaves.
- Add the water gradually and knead to a soft dough; cover and rest for 15 minutes.
- Divide into equal portions and roll each one evenly, dusting only as needed.
- Cook on a hot griddle until both sides show brown speckles, brushing lightly with ghee as they finish.
- Stack under a clean cloth and serve warm rather than holding them until dry.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (regional Indian flatbread tradition)
Methi Paratha is a freshly cooked griddle bread with restrained fat. Vata: serve soft with ghee and a moist accompaniment. Pitta: keep pungent fillings mild. Kapha: make it thin and use less finishing ghee.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Methi Paratha
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (184g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 243 kcal | 448 kcal |
| Protein | 10.5 g | 19.3 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 41.7 g | 76.8 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.7 g | 17.9 g |
| Total Sugars | 1.3 g | 2.4 g |
| Total Fat | 5.1 g | 9.5 g |
| Calcium | 308.3 mg | 567.2 mg |
| Iron | 8.06 mg | 14.83 mg |
| Magnesium | 136.9 mg | 251.9 mg |
| Phosphorus | 270.9 mg | 498.4 mg |
| Potassium | 449 mg | 827 mg |
| Sodium | 231 mg | 425 mg |
| Zinc | 1.75 mg | 3.22 mg |
| Copper | 0.19 mg | 0.36 mg |
| Manganese | 1.89 mg | 3.47 mg |
| Selenium | 28.5 µg | 52.5 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.6 mg | 1.1 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 109.0 µg | 200.5 µg |
| Vitamin E | 2.29 mg | 4.20 mg |
| Vitamin K | 147.8 µg | 272.0 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.27 mg | 0.51 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.15 mg | 0.27 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 2.60 mg | 4.78 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.25 mg | 0.46 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 20.3 µg | 37.4 µg |
| Choline | 15.0 mg | 27.6 mg |
