This is the most simple and best paratha I enjoyed growing up. Made by using only 3 ingredients, this one is absolutely delicious and and so easy to make.
Makes 8 paratha.
Ingredients
300g chapati/atta flour
ghee/oil of choice
250ml water
Ajwain/carom seeds
salt
chilli powder (optional)
Method
– Place the flour in a large bowl. Add some water, a little at a time, and stop when you have got a nice soft dough.
– Once the dough has come together, knead it for 2 minutes until smooth. Cover it and let it rest for 15 minutes.
– Take a lime-sized portion of dough and roll it into a ball.
– Lightly coat the dough in flour. Then, use a rolling pin to flatten the ball into a large, thin disc.
– Brush one side with oil. Sprinkle over a pinch of salt, Ajwain, and chilli powder. Fold the disk in half and then half again. Then flatten into a disc again with the rolling pin.
– Add the paratha to a hot pan and cook for 2 minutes on each side. Once the paratha has started to bubble, lightly spread some oil/ghee onto both sides and cook for 1 minute on each side until golden and crispy.
– Repeat the process with the rest of the dough.