Paratha
8 servings25 min prep20 min cookMedium
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The Tale of Paratha
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Paratha, a layered, pan-fried flatbread, developed on the Indian subcontinent, with the name derived from Sanskrit and Hindi terms combining "layers" and "cooked dough." Its flaky, folded technique likely evolved over centuries within North Indian and Punjabi cooking traditions.
Ingredients
Scale:· 8 servings
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 4 tbsp melted ghee, divided, plus more for cooking
Instructions
- 1Mix flour and salt, stir in warm water to form a dough, and knead 5 minutes.
- 2Rest 20 minutes, then divide into 8 balls.
- 3Roll each ball flat, brush with ghee, fold into a square or spiral, and re-roll flat.
- 4Cook in a hot skillet with a little ghee, 2-3 minutes per side, until golden and flaky.
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