Paratha
Flaky, golden flatbread with charred spots, made from simple pantry staples. Perfect for soaking up curries or enjoying with yogurt.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 6
- Calories
- 180
- Protein
- 4g
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons oil
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, mix 2 cups flour and 1 tsp salt. Gradually add 0.75 cup water, stirring until a shaggy dough forms.
- 2
Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and rest for 15 minutes.
- 3
Divide dough into 6 equal balls. Roll each ball into a 6 inch circle, brush with 0.5 tbsp oil, and fold into a triangle.
- 4
Roll the triangle gently into a 8 inch round, keeping it even. Repeat with remaining dough.
- 5
Heat a skillet over medium-high. Cook one paratha for 1-2 minutes until bubbles appear, then flip and cook 1-2 minutes more.
- 6
Brush the cooked paratha with 0.5 tbsp oil and press with a spatula until golden spots form. Repeat for all.
Tools you’ll need
- large bowl
- rolling pin
- skillet
- spatula
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