Prep Time: 25minutes | Cook Time: 20minutes | Total Time: 45minutes
Course: main | Servings: 4
Difficulty level: medium
Ingredients
For the dough
- 270. g Atta, wheat
- 1.5 g Salt
- 120. ml Water
For rolling the paratha
- 15. ml Cow Ghee, melted
For cooking the paratha
- 30. ml Cow Ghee, melted
Instructions:
For the dough
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the refined flour (maida), whole wheat flour (atta), sugar, baking powder and salt, Mix well
- Gradually add water and knead into a smooth, soft dough. Cover and rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
For rolling the paratha
- Divide dough into 6 parts and shape each part into a spherical ball
- Lightly sprinkle dry wheat flour on to a flat board or other surface where you will roll the dough out. Also dust the dough balls
- Roll one dough ball into a circle approximately 8 inches in diameter.
- Apply 1/2 tsp melted ghee on the surface of the rolled out dough, spreading evenly using an oil brush or the back of a spoon. Dust liberally with dry flour
- Pleat the dough in a zigzag pattern to form a long strip. Roll the strip into a tight spiral and pinch the end gently to seal.
- Dust the spiral lightly with flour and roll gently into an 8 inch paratha, preserving visible layers.
For cooking the paratha
- Heat a tawa or cast iron griddle over medium-high heat until hot.
- Place the rolled out paratha on the hot griddle. Reduce flame to medium and cook lightly until a few blisters are visible, about 30 seconds.
- Flip using tongs, and cook lightly for ~20 seconds. While the paratha is cooking, apply 1/2 tsp of ghee on the semicooked surface
- Reduce the flame to low, flip the paratha, and allow it to cook for ~60 seconds, pressing the surface with a paratha presser or spatula, until cooked to golden brown
- Apply 1/2 tsp ghee on the other side, flip and repeat the cooking process for 45-60 seconds
- Apply a light brush of melted ghee on the top surface and gently crush the paratha between your palms to separate and enhance the flaky layers.
Serving instructions
- Serve hot, with a thick gravy of your choice
Nutrition (Per Serving)
Calories: 210 kcal | Protein: 4.8 g | Carbohydrates: 28.9 g | Fat: 8.1 g | Fiber: 5.1 g