indian flatbread

Paratha is a delicious flaky layered Indian flatbread. Learn my secret to amazingly soft layers that stay good and fresh for a long time. This recipe shows you how to make the unleavened bread using three different layering techniques.

Paratha (Layered Indian Flatbread)

Atta (durum whole wheat flour)

salt

milk

water (slightly warm)

oil (ghee

flour flour

Mix Ingredients

Combine atta, salt, milk and ¼ cup water in a mixing bowl. Add extra water as needed to make a soft dough that is not sticky.

Knead

Add ½ teaspoon oil and knead the dough very well for five minutes until smooth, moist and pliable, dusting with flour as needed. Cover with moist kitchen towel or a lid and let it rest for 30 minutes.   

Divide

Divide dough into six portions and shape them into round balls.Tip: The dough should be easy to work with, not dense nor too sticky. If it is too hard then incorporate water one tablespoon at a time. If very sticky, add flour one tbsp at a time.

Dough

First Roll

Using a rolling pin, roll each dough ball into a 6-inch round disc. Apply some oil and sprinkle some flour. The dough can be folded to make triangle, square or round layered parathas.

Triangle Shape

Triangle: Fold ½ of the disc to make a semi-circle, apply some oil and sprinkle flour. Make a second fold to create a triangle.

Square Shape

Square: Fold ⅓ of the disc, apply some oil and sprinkle flour over it. From the other side make a fold over previously folded layer.Apply oil over the 3-layered dough strip and fold ⅓ of it. Make a fold from other side to create a square.

Round Shape

Round: There are three ways to do this.a) From the center of circle, make a cut to periphery. Then roll it like a cone and flatten into a round.b) Roll it like a jelly roll or cigar and then coil it and flatten into a round.c) First pleat the round disc like a pleated hand fan and then coil it and flatten into a round.Tip: Apply thin layer of oil and sprinkle flour between every fold and layer.

Folding and Shaping

Second Roll

Roll the layered dough portions evenly into a 8-inch flatbread that is ⅛ inch thick, using minimal flour for dusting. To retain the layers well, be sure not to press too hard while rolling the dough and don’t roll it too thin. Maintain even but light pressure. Tip: Dredge the dough in flour as needed, but keep it minimal. Dust off excess flour each time before rolling or transferring to skillet.

Rolling the Dough

Preheat Skillet

Heat a skillet at medium high. It is ready for cooking when you can feel the heat while holding your palm 3 inches above the skillet. The pan should be heated appropriately for perfect parathas!

Cook

Place the rolled out dough on skillet and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until some bubbles appear and the dough color changes.

First Flip &amp; Oil

Flip it over, apply ¼ teaspoon oil evenly and cook the other side 1 to 2 minutes until light golden brown. Flip it and apply ¼ teaspoon oil. Tip: Flip paratha before cooking it fully on first side.

Second Flip

Cook parathas flipping couple more times, until it has golden brown spots on both sides. Press with a spatula as it puffs up.Tip: Use medium heat for sufficient time, to cook through the layers. At high heat, the outside gets burnt, while inside is not cooked. Very low heat will increase cooking time and make the parathas dry and hard. Apply oil when paratha is still soft and has few golden brown spots. If you wait to apply oil until the bread is completely cooked then it will become hard.

Finish &amp; Serve

Repeat the above steps for all layered flatbreads. Transfer parathas to a casserole hot pot lined with kitchen or paper towel. Stack, wrap in towel and close lid to preserve moisture and keep them soft. Serve them hot.Tip: Place parathas on a wooden board, let cool slightly and crack them a bit with flat hands. That will loosen the layers and keep them soft.

Cooking Paratha

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Paratha is a delicious flaky layered Indian flatbread. Learn about my secret ingredient to amazingly soft layers that stay good and fresh for a long time. This plain paratha recipe shows you how to make this unleavened bread with few ingredients and using three different layering techniques. ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ RECIPE BELOW ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️

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✅ PARATHA INGREDIENTS

2 cups Atta durum whole wheat flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup milk
¼ to ½ cup water slightly warm
2 tablespoons oil ghee or combination
Extra flour or super fine semolina flour to use between layers

✅ INSTRUCTIONS
0:31 Combine all ingredients and knead into a smooth dough.
0:57 Divide dough and roll into round discs.
1:21 Roll and fold dough few times to make triangle, square or round layered dough portions, making sure to oil and flour in between layers.
1:46 Triangle Paratha
2:00 Then roll the layered dough evenly into flatbreads.
2:27 Preheat skillet at medium high setting.
2:30 Cook parathas applying oil, until golden brown spots appear on both sides.
3:12 Square Paratha
4:34 Round Paratha - 3 Ways
6:33 Cool parathas and crack them slightly with flat hands.
6:44 Stack and wrap in towel to keep them soft.

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Indian Butter Chicken with Basmati Rice

olive or canola oil

onion (1/2 lb.), peeled and chopped

garlic,

ginger,

jalapeño,

garam masala

chili powder

cardamom

coriander

(6 oz.) tomato paste

chicken broth

half and half or heavy cream

bay leaves

chicken

black pepper

(1/8 lb.) butter

Basmati Rice

Naan

Cilantro

Lime Wedges

Cook rice according to package instructions.

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Aloo Paratha is a delicious and popular Indian stuffed flatbread that is crispy on the outside, along with soft and flavorful melt-in-mouth mashed potato filling on the inside. This recipe is for all bread and potato lovers.

Aloo Paratha | How To Make Paratha | Vegan Stuffed Flatbread

Wheat flour ((atta))

Water (, for kneading (approx 3/4 cup + little more))

Medium Potatoes

tbsp Cilantro (or Coriander leaves, finely chopped)

Green chilies (or jalapenos, finely chopped)

juice

tbsp Oil (or butter or ghee for cooking parathas)

In a bowl add wheat flour, salt, and oil. Now, add water little by little and knead it to form a soft and smooth dough. The dough should not be moist or stiff.

Cover and keep it aside for 15 to 30 minutes.

STEP I - Prepare The Dough For Paratha

Peel and boil the potatoes using your preferred choice of cooking. For example, you can pressure cook or microwave or cook the potatoes on stove top. I have microwaved the potatoes for 5 to 6 mins on high with a splash of water. The cooked potatoes were then mashed.

See that the potatoes are mashed properly and that there are no lumps.

Add coriander leaves, green chilies, chat masala, salt to taste, and mix well with the mashed potatoes.

Check the taste and adjust any spices as needed.

STEP II - Make The Filling Or Stuffing For Paratha Or Parotta

Divide the dough into 10 equal portions.

Using both the palms make a smooth ball out of each portion and then flatten it.

Dust the working surface and using a rolling pin, roll the flattened dough into a 4 inch diameter circle.

Now place a large lemon-sized ball of potato filling at the center, keeping 1 inch space at the sides.

Take one edge and start sealing or pleating it to bring the dough-edges to the center and pinch all of them together to get a tight seal. See that the sealing is done properly to avoid any filling from coming out while rolling.

Using some flour for dusting, roll this again to form a 6 to 7 inch diameter circle.

STEP III - How To Make Parathas

Heat the tava or skillet on medium-high heat. The skillet should be hot and parathas should be cooked on high flame, so that they remain soft and crisp after cooking. If cooked on low flame, the parathas may harden up upon cooling.

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