My version here is a tad rich as I used milk to prepare the dough. I find that milk often makes for a softer dough for flat breads. But if you prefer warm water with a tablespoon of oil works just as well. We loved these with the Chana Masala | Spicy Chickpea Curry that I posted here last!
3 cups atta (Chappati Flour)
1 cup + 2tbsp milk, warmed
1 tbsp oil
1/2 tsp sugar
Salt to taste
Oil, as needed
Method:
- Place the flour and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, mix the milk, sugar, and oil. Blend with a fork.
- Pour this mix into the flour and salt mix.
- Bring the ingredients together using a large wooden spoon.
- When everything has come together, turn out onto the kitchen table and knead into a soft and pliable dough. Place this dough into a bowl, cover, and allow to rest for at least an hour.
- Place a griddle on medium heat. Pour a couple of tablespoons of oil into a bowl and keep a pastry brush handy.
- Divide the dough into 8 equal parts. Take one part, keeping the rest covered.
- Pat with oil, roll into a ball, then using a rolling pin, Roll this out into a thin 8-10 inch circle.
- Brush with oil. Using a sharp knife, cut the rolled dough into horizontal strips about 1/2 inch wide.
- Stack the strips one on top of the other! Then roll tightly to form a circle. Seal the edges by pinching them together.
- Flatten this dough with the palm of your hand, then roll out into a circle of about 6-7 inches diameter, using a rolling pin.
- Repeat for the remaining dough.
- Place one paratha onto the griddle. Cook on one side. Turn over. Cook on the other side.
- Brush both sides with oil. Remove onto a plate lined with wax paper.
- Repeat for the remaining pieces of dough.
Enjoy warm with your favorite curry, or dal. Lachha Parathas can be stored in the refrigerator for upto a week. Wrap tightly in wax paper, cover in a tea towel, and they will stay soft. To eat, warm on the griddle or microwave.
Vegan Substitute: Replace the milk in this recipe with warm water.
Vegan Substitute: Replace the milk in this recipe with warm water.
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Flaky parathas looks fabulous and inviting.
ReplyDeletegreat looking paratha, love the layers dear
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Thanks Priya!! The trick of Lachha Parathas is to get the layers right. I was so excited when I saw the layers I just had to photograph them!!
Deletelovely one... we usually make like this...
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