Spinach Phulka (Palak)

Ingredients

1 Bunch spinach leaves
2 cups wheat flour
1 Green chillie
1 tsp chopped ginger
1 tsp oil
1 tsp ghee / butter (optional)
A pinch sugar
Salt to taste

Method

In a bowl add water with a pinch of sugar and bring it to boil.
Dip spinach leaves in this water for 2 minutes.
Strain the water (keep this water to add in dough)
Dip the leaves again in ice water for 2 minutes.
Grind spinach, green chillie and ginger to a smooth paste.
Fliter the above paste,by adding water and set aside.
Add  wheat flour, salt, oil, above water and  mix well.
Knead into a soft dough let it rest for 10 minutes.

Divide the dough into small portions and make round balls.
Dust the balls with little flour and roll into thin phulkas.
Cook the phulkas on both sides slightly on tawa.
Then put on direct flame till it puffs.
Add little ghee or butter.
Serve hot with Curd / Raitha/ Pickle.

Health benefits

Fresh spinach leaves are rich source of iron,
which is  required by the body for red blood cell.
It has vitamin A,  C, K, B and antioxidants.
Vitamin K helps in strengthening the bone.
It has minerals like potassium, magnesium, copper and zinc.
Regular consumption of spinach in the diet helps to prevent
osteoporosis, iron-deficiency and anemia.