Paratha (whole Wheat Flat Bread)
April 1st, 2009 filed under Breads, Vegan
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.
Can you please also put up the recipe for Lacha parantha?
I have tried out your recipes on a regular basis and I always combine recipes from you, my mother and my mother in law when ever I am cooking a dish for the very first time.
Keep up the good work. You rock!!
Hi auntie…
is whole wheat flour and wheat flour different??
can i use wheat flour?? because i cant find whole wheat flour
thx auntie
These look great — but I am wondering, what is the difference between these and naan? Also — when would one be served instead of the other?
Hello Peter,
Naan is made with white flour and baked; Parathas are made using whole wheat flour and cooked on skillet.
Namaste….! Manjula, YOU are SO awesome…! I absolutely love your site and videos. This is one of the best internet sites for cooking that I have ever seen. It’s my all time favorite…!
Warm greetings and blessings from Prince Edward Island (Canada)
cheers
jem
Hi aunty,
I have tried several of your recepies. All came out very nicely. Thank you. My children and my husband loves it. Thanks once again.
Dear Manjula auntie,
Thank you so much for your website and recipes with videos. I have learned so much from you. I can’t say enough about how much I love your style and your recipes. You are my favorite!
Aunty,
I love your site. I have tried most of your recipes already.
I am curious to know what the difference between this recipe (paratha) and chapati.
Hello Auntyji,
Thank you for this lovely recipe. Parathas are my favorite kind of bread. Would you please tell me, Which brand of Whole Wheat Flour have you used here?
Thank you so much for all these recipes. Looking forward to Muthiya recipe.
Hello Kushi,
I like Laxmi brand whole-wheat
Aunty, you are the “queen” of making Indian food look so easy! Your skill in rolling out these is so evident – the breads turn out perfectly round in the first roll, and magically go from triangular to roundish in the second roll. My breads taste OK, but the shape is all jagged – thank goodness I don’t have a MIL coming to dinner to criticise my wonky efforts!!
Thanks for all your great videos and we look forward to seeing many more.
Dear Auntyji,
I really enjoyed this recipe. Could you please tell me what oil you use, and whether it is possible to use ghee or butter instead?
Thank you. Looking forward to the next recipe!
Hi Usha,
I use canola oil but yes you may use ghee.