Corn Parathas ( Kids Healthy Recipe )

"Indian corn paratha served along with mix greens sprinkled with some jaggery (unrefined cane sugar) is a popular recipe of the Northern Indian state of Punjab. corn paratha is very healthy snacks for kids, and easy to cook."

Preparation Time: 15 Minutes
Cooking Time: 20 Minutes

Makes 6 parathas

Ingredients:

1 cup (140 g) finely ground yellow cornmeal (also called corn flour)

½ cup (60 g) whole wheat flour, plus extra flour for dusting

1¼ teaspoons carom seeds (ajwain) or dried thyme leaves

¾ teaspoon salt

½ cup (125 ml) water

7 tablespoons oil

6 thin pats of unsalted butter (optional) 

1/4 coarsely crushed sweet corn kernels  

1/4 tsp green chillies  

1/4 cup finely Chopped spinach palak

 Method:

•  Place the cornmeal, wheat flour, spinach green chillies, carom seeds, and salt in a medium bowl. Mix together. Add the water and 6 tablespoons of the oil. Using one hand, thoroughly knead the mixture together for about 2 minutes to form a smooth and soft dough.
•  While the skillet is heating up, separate the dough into 6 equal pieces. Roll each piece between your hands to form a smooth ball and then slightly flatten it between your palms.
• Working with one flattened dough ball at a time, dip both sides of the dough in loose flour. Place on a flat surface. Use your fingers and palms to gently pat the dough to flatten it to form a 5-inch (12 cm) circle. You may flip and turn the circle while patting it out to get an even thickness and round shape. If the dough is too soft and breaks, knead in some loose flour.
• Heat a non-stick pan and cook each paratha using little  oil brown spots appear on both the sides.
• Continue to pat out and cook the remaining dough. Enjoy now or stack them and wrap tightly in foil to keep them warm until ready to serve. Serve with a pat of butter on top of each hot parathas.