5 from 42 votes
Paratha
Paratha is a layered Indian flatbread made by rolling and cooking dough balls of wheat flour, salt, oil, and water. The bread is pan-cooked and repeatedly brushed with ghee to develop golden, crispy layers that are soft inside, suitable for serving alongside savory dishes.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
389 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Indian, Pakistani
Ingredients
- 500 g wheat flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 50 ml neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 100 g ghee Softened
- 200 ml water warm
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt, and oil.
- Gently add the water In small increments until a dough forms.
- Cover and let the dough rest for 15 minutes
- Then knead again for a few minutes.
- Maker small dough balls. Roughly 8-10 dough balls.
- Dust the surface with flour and roll the dough ball into a thin chapati. Shake off any excess flour.
- Heat a non stick crepe pan over medium heat.
- Add one paratha and cook for 2-3 minutes, until opaque, not browned.
- Flip and cover the paratha with ghee and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Finally flip over one more time and cover with ghee and cook for 1 minute.
- Cook both sides until golden brown.
- Transfer to a paper towel and repeat with the remaining dough balls.
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Notes
- Resting the dough before kneading improves elasticity for easier rolling.
- Brush the paratha with ghee multiple times during cooking for layered, crisp texture.
- Cook on medium heat until golden brown on both sides, ensuring even cooking.
- Serve warm with curries or as a breakfast bread.
- Nutritional information is approximate and provided as a courtesy.
Nutrition Information
Calories
389kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
48g
(16%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Trans Fat
0.02g
(1%)
Cholesterol
32mg
(11%)
Sodium
292mg
(12%)
Potassium
67mg
(1%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
0.2g
(0%)
Calcium
10mg
(1%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 389
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 389kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 292mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 67mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.