Easy Homemade Paratha Recipe

Easy Homemade Paratha Recipe 

Prep Time: 40 mins

Cook Time: 30 mins

Total Time: 1 hour 10 mins 

Ingredients: 

• 2 ½ cups of Organic Medium Chapati Atta Flour 

• ¾ cup to 1 cup warm water 

• ½ teaspoon sea salt 

• 1 tablespoon of neutral oil 

• 4 tablespoons melted ghee 

Instructions 

1. Make the dough

• In a large bowl, combine the whole wheat flour and salt.
  
  

• Add the neutral oil, then begin adding the warm water gradually (start with ¾ cup). Mix until a soft, non-sticky dough forms. Use more water if needed.
  
  

• Knead the dough for about 3–5 minutes until smooth and pliable.
  
  

• Lightly coat the dough surface with a few drops of oil, cover with a damp cloth or a lid, and rest for about 20 minutes.
  
  

2. Divide and prep for layering

• After resting, divide the dough into 8 equal portions.
  
  

• Roll each portion lightly into a smooth ball. Keep them covered while you work on each one to prevent drying.
  
  

3. Create layers

• Lightly dust your rolling surface with flour. Take one dough ball and flatten it a little with your fingers.
  
  

• Roll into a circle ~5–6 inches in diameter.
  
  

• Spread a small amount (≈ ½ tablespoon) of the melted ghee over the surface, then sprinkle a pinch of dry flour.
  
  

• Fold one side about ⅓ over the centre, then the other side over that to form a square (or you can fold into a triangle if preferred).
  
  

• Dust lightly with flour again and roll the folded piece gently into a ~6-7 inch square or triangle shape, being careful to keep the layers intact.
  
  

4. Cook the paratha

• Heat a flat skillet or tawa over medium heat.
  
  

• Remove any excess flour from the rolled paratha and place it on the hot pan.
  
  

• Cook for about 40–60 seconds until you see small bubbles forming on the surface.
  
  

• Flip it, drizzle about ¼ teaspoon of melted ghee over the cooked side, spread gently with a spatula.
  
  

• Flip again, drizzle a little more ghee, and press down gently with the spatula until light golden brown spots appear on both sides and it puffs slightly.
  
  

• Transfer to a clean cloth-lined container or plate and keep covered while cooking the remaining parathas to retain warmth and softness.
  
  

5. Serve & store

• Serve the parathas hot, alongside your favorite curry, chutney, yogurt or pickle.
  
  

• To store leftovers: once cooled, place in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2-3 days. Reheat on a hot pan until warmed through.