Malabar Paratha Recipe

INGREDIENTS

  • 3 cup Century Refined Wheat Flour (Maida)
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp ghee / clarified butter
  • water (for kneading)
  • oil (for soaking & roasting)

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Firstly, in a large mixing bowl take 3 cup Century Refined Wheat Flour (Maida), 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp salt and 2 tbsp ghee.
  • Rumble and mix well until the flour turns moist.
  • Now add water and start to knead the dough.
  • Add water slowly and knead to a smooth and soft dough.
  • Further add 2 tbsp oil, cover and rest for 1 hour.
  • After 1 hour, punch and knead the dough again.
  • Knead until the dough absorbs all the oil.
  • Now pinch a ball sized dough and place in a bowl.
  • Add ¼ cup oil, cover and soak for 1 hour.
  • Now take the ball and roll gently.
    Pull and spread as thinly as possible.
  • Cut into thin strips using a sharp knife.
  • Bring together the stips and pull slightly.
  • Now roll spiral, making sure all the strips are intact.
  • With greased hand, pat and spread the dough.
  • Roll slightly thick, making sure the layers are intact.
  • Now place the rolled parotta onto hot tawa.
  • make sure to grease the tawa well.
  • Cook on medium flame until the base is cooked.
  • Flip over and spread ½ tsp oil.
  • Cook on medium flame until both sides turn golden brown.
  • Crush the parotta gently, this helps to separate the layers.
  • Finally, enjoy Malabar parrota with chana curry.
Century Flour Mills Ltd
Century Flour Mills Ltd