Flaky & Layered Wheat Paratha - Easy Lachha Paratha Recipe
 
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Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: Indian
Serves: 8 Parathas
Ingredients
  • Whole wheat flour or atta- 2 cups
  • Salt- ½ tsp
  • Water- 1 cup + 2 tbsp
  • Oil- 1 tsp
  • Ghee or butter, melted
  • Flour, to dust while rolling
Instructions
  1. Makes 8 parathas
  2. To a large bowl, add wheat flour & salt, combine well.
  3. Add the water gradually & knead to a smooth dough.
  4. I used regular water, lukewarm water can also be added.
  5. The amount of water depends on the wheat flour used, I added 1 cup & 2 tbsp water.
  6. The dough has to be slightly soft, don't make it very soft.
  7. Add a tsp of oil over the dough & spread it well on the dough.
  8. Keep it aside for 5 minutes.
  9. Make medium-sized balls out of the dough.
  10. On a wooden chapati board or a clean surface, dust some flour & place the dough. Dust some more flour on the dough.
  11. Using a rolling pin, roll to a thin round shape.
  12. Using a pastry brush generously spread ghee or melted butter on the rolled dough.
  13. Using a knife make thin strips on the rolled dough.
  14. From one side roll the strips and gather together to a long log shape.
  15. Spread ghee or butter over the log.
  16. Make it into a spiral shape.
  17. Using a rolling pin, flatten the dough. If it's sticky dust a little bit of flour & roll.
  18. Place a pan or tawa over medium-low heat.
  19. Spread some ghee on the tawa.
  20. Place the flattened dough, let cook for a minute.
  21. Flip over, using a spatula press the edges.
  22. Spread ghee over the paratha.
  23. Flip over a few times & cook till the paratha turns crispy & golden brown in color.
  24. Transfer to a plate, using your hands gently beat the paratha on the sides, this will help to separate the layers.
  25. Enjoy the lachha paratha with chicken, mutton, beef or veggie curries.
Recipe by Cooking with Thas - Smart Cooking, Smart Living at https://thasneen.com/cooking/flaky-layered-wheat-paratha-easy-lachha-paratha-recipe/