Paratha

by

Saveur

Posted May 5, 2022 (Last updated May 5, 2022)

Serves

14

Total Time

55mins

Calories

134

The foundation for this common Indian flatbread is the same dough that is used for chapati—atta, or durum wheat flour mixed with water. The key difference, which creates the paratha's signature layers, is rolli...

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    Ingredients

  • Durum wheat flour icon
    Durum wheat flour520 g
  • Water icon
    Water300 ml
  • Ghee icon
    Gheeas neededmelted
    Method

  • 1. Add durum wheat flour and water to a clean large mixing bowl
  • 2. Mix until dough forms
  • 3. Knead briefly until smooth
  • 4. Form into balls
  • 5. Roll balls in durum wheat flour
  • 6. Roll out until 1/8" (5mm) thick
  • 7. Brush with ghee
  • 8. Fold in half, then brush or spread with ghee, then fold in half again, making a triangle
  • 9. Roll out gently into a triangle, until 1/8" (5mm) thick
  • 10. Fry in large cast-iron skillet until golden brown - 1-2 minutes on each side, flipping only once
  • 11. Serve

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