Combine flour and salt in a bowl.

Rub oil into the flour mixture with fingertips.

Gradually add water, mixing until a soft dough forms.

Knead the dough for 8-10 minutes.

Shape the dough into a ball.

Coat the dough with oil and place in a plastic bag for 30 minutes to rest.

Heat a cast-iron griddle or frying pan over medium heat.

Knead the dough again and divide into 8 equal balls.

Keep 7 dough balls covered while working with one.

Flatten the dough ball slightly and roll it into a 5-inch round on a floured surface.

Brush the surface with melted butter or ghee and fold in half.

Brush the top with melted butter or ghee again and fold in half again to form a triangle.

Roll out the triangle on a floured surface until the sides are about 5 inches long.

Brush the hot griddle with butter or ghee and place the paratha onto it.

Cook until one side is golden brown, then flip and add more butter or ghee.

Cook until the other side is golden brown with a few dark spots.

Adjust the heat as needed to prevent burning.

Remove and wrap in foil to keep warm.

Repeat with the remaining dough balls.

Reheat the foil-wrapped parathas in a medium oven or microwave individual parathas for about 30 seconds.