Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
4 cup

All Purpose Flour (Maida)

unbleached

0.75 cup

Ghee

melted

1 tsp

Salt

to taste

2 tsp

Sugar

1 cup

Milk

lukewarm

0.33 cup

Ghee

melted

1 cup

Water

as required

1 tbsp

All Purpose Flour (Maida)

for dusting

1 tbsp

Ghee

for shallow frying

Step 1
~8 min

Combine all purpose flour, salt, sugar, ghee, and milk in a mixing bowl.

Step 2
~8 min

Mix well and add water gradually to form a smooth dough.

Step 3
~8 min

Knead the dough well, cover with a wet muslin cloth, and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Step 4
~8 min

Place the dough on a work surface and flatten it with your palms.

Step 5
~8 min

Dust with flour and roll into a large rectangular shape.

Step 6
~8 min

Spread melted ghee generously over the surface using a pastry brush and sprinkle some flour over it.

Step 7
~8 min

Fold one end of the dough to the center, brush ghee, and sprinkle flour.

Step 8
~8 min

Fold the other side over, overlapping the first fold to form a vertical rectangle.

Step 9
~8 min

Brush with ghee, sprinkle flour, and fold into a square.

Step 10
~8 min

Dust with flour, transfer to a plate, and refrigerate for 20 minutes.

Step 11
~8 min

Repeat the rolling and folding process twice more, refrigerating after each folding.

Key Technique: Rolling
Step 12
~8 min

Roll out the dough to medium thickness, dusting with flour.

Step 13
~8 min

Cut out parathas using a cookie cutter or cake ring.

Step 14
~8 min

Rest the cut parathas in the fridge for 20 minutes.

Step 15
~8 min

Preheat an iron tawa on medium-high heat.

Step 16
~8 min

Place the paratha on the preheated tawa and cook for a minute on each side.

Step 17
~8 min

Drizzle ghee generously and cook until golden brown and layers are visible.

Step 18
~8 min

Remove from the tawa and transfer to a paper towel.

Step 19
~8 min

Lightly crush the paratha to see the layers before serving.

Step 20
~8 min

Serve hot with your favorite curry or side dish.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Resting the dough is crucial for gluten development and easier rolling.

Use high-quality ghee for the best flavor.

Refrigerating the dough between folds helps to create distinct layers.

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 refrigerated for up to 24 hours.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium (buttery, wheaty)
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with Shahi Paneer or Dal Makhani.

Serve with yogurt and pickles.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Shahi Paneer
Dal Makhani
Chole (Chickpea Curry)
Baingan Bharta (Eggplant Curry)

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

North India

Cultural Significance

Commonly eaten during breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Diwali
Holi

Occasion Tags

Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Party

Popularity Score

70/100

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