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Paratha (whole Wheat Flat Bread)
April 1st, 2009 filed under Breads, Vegan
Parathas are whole-wheat Indian flat-bread, a staple bread in north India. Parathas can be made plain or stuffed with different fillings.Makes 5 parathas.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup whole-wheat flour
- 1/2 cup water (Use as needed)
- Pinch of salt
- 3 to 4 teaspoon of oil
- 1/2 cup dry flour to roll
Method:
- In a bowl, mix the flour, salt and water. Mix well until it forms to soft dough (adjust the water as needed).
- Knead the dough on a lightly greased surface. The dough should be very smooth and soft.
- Set the dough aside and cover. Let the dough rest for at least ten minutes before.
- Heat the skillet on medium high. Note: An iron skillet works best. To check if the skillet is ready, put a couple of drops of water on it. If the water sizzles right away, the skillet is ready.
- Divide the dough into 5 equal parts. Roll the dough into about 3 inch diameter circles. Spread about 2 drops of oil and fold into two again put another drop of oil and food now you have a triangle.
- Roll the patty in dry whole-wheat flour. Press it a little and start rolling on a clean surface to about 6 inches in diameter.
- Place the Paratha over the skillet. When you see the color change and the paratha will puff in different places. Turn the paratha over.
- The paratha should have golden-brown spots. Wait a few seconds and put about 1/2 teaspoon of oil and spread with a spatula.
- Flip the paratha and lightly press the puffed areas of the paratha with a spatula that will help paratha to puff up.
- Flip again and press with the spatula making sure the paratha is golden-brown on both sides.
Serving Suggestions:
Paratha can be served with any gravy vegetable or dry spiced vegetable.
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I want to make methi parathas. All the recipes I find list fresh methi, but I don’t think I can get that. Can I use kasoori methi? If so, how much?
Also what else goes into the dough? I’m guessing a little jeera and mirch.
hai aunty,
thanks for the great recipe..can i make a batch of these ans store in the freezer ?are there any guidelines for freezing?
hello….
manjula aunty or jaya ji can anyone of u reply dat how much is 1 cup in grams for making breads.
Divya, one cup is about 280 ml by volume. I don’t know how much it is by weight but you can Google cooking measurements and find conversion tables for cooking weights and measures.
hello jaya ji…
thanks for a quick reply.
Hi Manjula,I discovered you when one of my indian friends passed me a video of yours on youtube.I immediately fell in love with your kindness and the passion you put when you cook your dishes.I made paratha and it was very good,still not the way you make it but I’m working to improve it,I’ll surely try other dishes as I’m very interested on indian cuisine!
Salutes from Italy
pls send me your khatta dhokla recipe.
Are you using Canola oil?
I keep on coming back to this site when I am in need of an authentic indian recipe. It is always a pleasure to find what I am looking for even if it was as simple as the above one.
Thank you!
In your Plain Paratha receip video you say “Three Table Spoon Oil”!!!
In Australia is wholemeal plain flour the flour to use? I found it made the Partha turn out crisp instead of soft.
Thanks