Two elegant bread rolls sit atop a rustic wooden board. They emanate inviting greenish hue intercepted by golden toasty spots. They are crowned by a sprinkle of sesame seeds, with a pot of vibrant tomato chutney blushing next to it.

Spinach Infused Indian Bread Roll

Name: Spinach Infused Indian Bread Roll
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh Spinach leaves finely chopped; 1 cup whole wheat flour; 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder; 2 green chili finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves finely minced; to taste salt; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds; 2 tablespoon sunflower oil; extra whole wheat flour for dusting; clove oil for brushing

An uplifted take on Indian 'palak ki roti'

Category Brunch

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 15 minutes

Style Indian

Technique Kneading

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily recipe · December 17, 2024

A little about this dish

This recipe turns the spotlight to palak ki roti, a beautiful Indian flatbread embellished with spinach and spices, given a whimsical twist to adapt to global palates.

Ingredients (for 2)

Fresh spinach leaves — 2 cups — finely chopped
Whole wheat flour — 1 cup
Cumin seeds — 1/2 teaspoon
Turmeric powder — 1/2 teaspoon
Red chili powder — 1/2 teaspoon
Green chili — 2 — finely chopped
Garlic cloves — 3 — finely minced
Salt — to taste
Sesame seeds — 1 tablespoon
Sunflower oil — 2 tablespoon
Whole wheat flour — extra — for dusting
Clove oil — — for brushing

Preparation

Step 1 — 🔪🍃🍴

Clean and finely chop spinach leaves. Set aside.
Step 2 — 🍚🌶️🧂🥣

In a bowl, add whole wheat flour, cumin seeds, turmeric powder, red chili powder, chopped green chilies, minced garlic and salt. Incorporate the chopped spinach into the mixture, mixing well.
Step 3 — 👋💧🕒

Add water gradually and knead into a smooth, pliable dough. Add sunflower oil and knead, then cover the dough and let it rest for 15 minutes.
Step 4 — 🍳🍞🔥

Heat a griddle over medium heat. Take a small portion of dough, roll it into a thin round bread. Sprinkle sesame seeds on one side and roll again to press them in.
Step 5 — 🍞🔁🔆

Place the bread on the hot griddle (sesame seed side up). Cook until brown spots appear on the underside, then flip over and repeat on the other side.
Step 6 — 🖌️🌿🍽️

Brush the cooked bread with clove oil for an extra aromatic finish. Serve warm.

A final fox tip

This dish is a creative way of incorporating spinach into bread. An interesting fact is 'Palak ki roti' is traditionally eaten during the winter months in India, making it a perfect harmony of tradition and seasonality. For kids, they can assist in mixing the dough or rolling the balls.