Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
2 cup

Whole Wheat Flour

1 tbsp

Ghee

for dough

0.5 cup

Milk

0.5 tsp

Sugar

1 unit

Water

Lukewarm

1 unit

Ghee

Melted

1 tsp

Salt

to taste

Step 1
~3 min

In a mixing bowl, combine whole wheat flour, ghee (for dough), milk, sugar, salt, and lukewarm water.

Step 2
~3 min

Knead into a hard dough.

Step 3
~3 min

Cover and let it rest for 15-20 minutes.

Step 4
~3 min

Divide the dough into equal portions and shape them into balls.

Step 5
~3 min

Apply some oil on the balls and cover it. Keep it aside for another 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 6
~3 min

Spread a little oil or ghee on the table top.

Step 7
~3 min

Place a ball on the oiled surface and roll it into a thin sheet using a rolling pin.

Key Technique: Rolling
Step 8
~3 min

Apply some ghee or oil on the rolled sheet and dust it with a little refined flour.

Step 9
~3 min

Make small pleats and roll into a round ball.

Step 10
~3 min

Repeat the pleating and rolling process with the remaining balls.

Key Technique: Rolling
Step 11
~3 min

Cover the balls and let them rest for 5 minutes.

Step 12
~3 min

Take the rested balls and roll them out like chapati.

Step 13
~3 min

Heat a non-stick tawa (griddle).

Step 14
~3 min

Place the rolled parotta on the hot tawa.

Step 15
~3 min

Drizzle a little ghee or oil around the edges.

Step 16
~3 min

Cook on both sides until lightly brown and crisp.

Step 17
~3 min

Serve hot with Kappa stew or Kerala Kadala Curry.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Resting the dough is crucial for soft parottas.

Roll the parotta thin for best results.

Use ghee generously for a rich flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Dough can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with Kerala Kadala Curry

Serve with Kappa Stew

Serve with Egg Roast

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Kerala Kadala Curry
Kappa Stew
Egg Roast

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Kerala, India

Cultural Significance

A popular breakfast and lunch item in Kerala cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Breakfast
Lunch
Weekend Cooking

Popularity Score

75/100

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