A Plain Paratha is a type of Indian flatbread that is usually made with wheat flour, water, and salt. The dough is then rolled out into a circle and cooked on a hot griddle with a little oil until both sides are crispy and golden brown. Plain Parathas are known for their flaky texture, which comes from the layers of ghee or oil that are added to the dough.
Assemble all ingredients to avoid last minute rush.
Cooking
For dough, mix whole wheat flour, salt and ghee or oil in a mixing bowl.
Pour less water first.
Start kneading. Add more water if required and knead flour to a smooth and soft dough.
Keep it for rest about 15 – 20 minutes.
Now, pinch a ball from the dough, dust it with dry flour and start rolling it with the help of a Rolling Pin and Rolling Board.
Roll the ball to a circle of about 3 inches in diameter.
Grease slightly with ghee or oil and fold it in half. Now, again spread some ghee or oil on this half folded dough.
Fold sideways and now you will get a folded triangle.
Dust some flour on the folded triangle. Now begin to roll the folded triangle into generous size.
Now, heat a Tawa on high flame and place the rolled paratha on it. Make sure, Tawa should be hot enough before placing the rolled paratha but not too hot.
Flip when one side is half cooked.
Apply ghee or oil on this side with a spoon. Flip again when the second side is half cooked.
Now, apply oil or ghee on the flipped side and flip again with the help of a Spatula.
Press the edges with a Spatula so that edges will cook completely and becomes crispy.
Cook paratha till it becomes light golden brown or cooked completely. You may need to flip once or twice again.
Now, prepare all parathas the same way.
Serve Paratha hot with yogurt or pickle. Optionally, you can spread some yellow butter or homemade white butter over the paratha while serving.
Choice of Flour: You can choose all - purpose flour also in place of whole wheat flour. However, latter is a healthier option.
Salt: You can always adjust salt as per your taste preference.
Oil: You can choose any neutral tasting oil to prepare Paratha Recipe. I always use clarified butter / ghee to roast parathas, with ghee they will become crispier and more flavorful.
Roasting: You can also dry roast your Paratha over hot Tawa for opting healthier version. Just brush a little oil or ghee before putting stuffing in center, it helps to cook paratha easily if you are roasting it without oil or ghee.
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Nutrition Information (Note: Approximate)
Nutrition Facts
Plain Paratha Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
157
% Daily Value*
Fat
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
4
g
25
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
2
g
Cholesterol
16
mg
5
%
Sodium
147
mg
6
%
Potassium
109
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
22
g
7
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
0.1
g
0
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
3
IU
0
%
Vitamin B1
0.1
mg
7
%
Vitamin B2
0.1
mg
6
%
Vitamin B3
1
mg
5
%
Vitamin B5
0.2
mg
2
%
Vitamin B6
0.1
mg
5
%
Vitamin E
0.2
mg
1
%
Vitamin K
1
µg
1
%
Calcium
11
mg
1
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
Magnesium
41
mg
10
%
Zinc
1
mg
7
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.