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Paratha

This easy-to-make paratha recipe pairs wonderfully with curries, pickles, and chutneys as well as a hot cup of tea. Parathas are soft, thin, and flaky flatbreads that can be served for breakfast.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Indian, Pakistani
Servings 8
Calories 389 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g Wheat Flour
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 50 ml Oil
  • 100 g Ghee Softened
  • 200 ml Water Warm

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt, and oil.
  • Gently add the water In small increments until a dough forms.
  • Cover and let the dough rest for 15 minutes
  • Then knead again for a few minutes.
  • Maker small dough balls. Roughly 8-10 dough balls.
  • Dust the surface with flour and roll the dough ball into a thin chapati. Shake off any excess flour.
  • Heat a non stick crepe pan over medium heat.
  • Add one paratha and cook for 2-3 minutes, until opaque, not browned.
  • Flip and cover the paratha with ghee and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • Finally flip over one more time and cover with ghee and cook for 1 minute.
  • Cook both sides until golden brown.
  • Transfer to a paper towel and repeat with the remaining dough balls.

Notes

Nutritional facts:
The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.

Nutrition

Calories: 389kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 6gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 292mgPotassium: 67mgFiber: 2gSugar: 0.2gCalcium: 10mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Bread, Butter, Chapati, Cooking, Flatbread, Food, Recipe, Roti
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