05/23/2024
Ingredients:
2 cups whole wheat flour
Water, as needed
Salt, to taste
2 tbsp vegetable oil or ghee (clarified butter), plus extra for cooking
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Instructions:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour and salt.
Gradually add water, a little at a time, and knead the flour to form a smooth and soft dough. The dough should be soft but not too sticky. If it's too dry, add a little more water; if it's too sticky, add a little more flour.
Once the dough is formed, add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil or ghee to the dough and knead it again for a couple of minutes until the oil is well incorporated.
Cover the dough with a damp cloth or plastic wrap and let it rest for about 15-20 minutes.
After resting, divide the dough into small balls, about the size of a golf ball.
Take one dough ball and flatten it slightly with your hands.
Dust the work surface and the dough ball with a little flour to prevent sticking, and roll out the dough into a thin circle, about 6-8 inches (15-20 cm) in diameter. You can use a rolling pin for this.
Once rolled out, brush the surface of the rolled dough with a little oil or ghee.
Fold the rolled dough into half to form a semi-circle.
Brush the folded surface with oil or ghee again, and fold it once more to form a triangle.
Heat a griddle or a frying pan over medium-high heat.
Place the folded triangle onto the hot griddle or pan and cook for about 1-2 minutes on each side, or until golden brown spots appear and the paratha is cooked through. Brush a little oil or ghee on each side while cooking, if desired.
Repeat the process with the remaining dough balls, rolling and cooking each paratha individually.
Once cooked, remove the parathas from the griddle or pan and serve hot with your favorite curry, chutney, or yogurt.
Enjoy your freshly made parathas! ππ½οΈπ₯