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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
Paratha
comfortingIndianveganvegetarianlow-proteinflakycrispyweeknight dinner

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 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. Step 2

    Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and rest for 15 minutes.

  3. Step 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. Step 4

    Roll the triangle gently into a 8 inch round, keeping it even. Repeat with remaining dough.

  5. Step 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. Step 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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