Ingredients
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional)
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 3/4 cup warm water (approximate, as needed)
- Oil or butter for cooking
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour, salt, and optional sugar. Mix well.
- Add oil and rub it into the flour using your fingers until the mixture becomes slightly crumbly.
- Gradually add warm water while mixing to form a soft dough.
- Knead the dough for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Cover the dough and let it rest for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Divide the dough into equal portions and shape into small balls.
- Lightly dust each ball with flour and roll into thin circles.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and place the rolled paratha onto it.
- When bubbles form, flip and apply oil or butter on both sides.
- Cook until golden brown spots appear, pressing gently for even cooking.
- Remove and keep warm. Repeat with remaining dough.
Notes
- Resting the dough is essential for soft and pliable parathas.
- Do not add too much water at once; adjust gradually.
- Use warm water to help create a softer dough texture.
- For extra softness, you can replace part of the water with milk.
- Layered parathas can be made by folding with oil before rolling.
- Store at room temperature for up to 1 day or refrigerate for up to 3 days.
- Freeze with parchment paper between layers for up to 1 month.
- Reheat on a skillet for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: South Asian
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 paratha
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
