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Paratha Recipe


Paratha Recipe
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parathas originated in the north of India, where wheat is a staple.

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Ingredients
  • 1 2/3 cups wholewheat flour,sifted
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp veg. oil
  • 6 tbsp ghee or butter,melted
  • extra flour for dusting

Directions
  1. put the flour,salt and 2/3 cup water in a bowl and knead to a soft dough.mix in the oil and set aside,covered,for 30 mins.
  2. divide the dough into 6 equal parts and shape into round balls. flatten and roll out into flat discs about 5 inches in diameter
  3. smear a little ghee onto the top of the paratha,then fold it over into a semicircle.smear more ghee over the upper surface and fold it again to form a triangle shape.
  4. placeit on a floured board and roll into a thin triangle,making sure the edges are not too thick.
  5. place on a hot griddle.cook for 1 min , then turn over. when the paratha begins to colour,brush a little ghee on one side,turn over and cook again. brush a little ghee on this side also.
  6. cook for a few more seconds until the paratha is golden brown on both sides.

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Serving shows it makes 6 parathas.


Humm.....now this is interesting...I take it is kinda of a wheat tortalla??

Will have to give this one a try sometime.thanks for sharing

Got my 5


I think this is my favourite of all the indian breads, and probably the most fattening, lol


I adore all Indian breads!


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