AJWAIN PARATHA

WHISKAFFAIR'S

STEP 1

Add flour, ghee, salt, and carom seeds to a large bowl (or parat).

STEP 2

Mix well using your fingers until a crumbly mixture is made. This process also rubs the ajwain and releases its flavor in the flour.

STEP 3

Add water little by little (approx ½ cup) and knead to make a soft dough.

STEP 4

Cover the dough with a kitchen cloth and keep aside for 30 minutes.

STEP 5

Heat a griddle (tawa) over medium heat.Knead the dough once again for 10 seconds and divide it into 8-9 equal parts. Roll each part to make smooth balls.

STEP 6

Take one ball and keep it on a flat surface. You can use a rolling board (chakla) or your kitchen counter.

STEP 7

Dust the dough ball with some dry flour and roll using a rolling pin to make a 4-inch circle.

STEP 8

Brush oil on the circle and fold the sides to make a semi-circle.

STEP 9

Brush oil again and then fold to make a triangle.

STEP 10

Dust and roll again to make a 5-inch triangle. The paratha should not be too thin as the roti. It should be a little thick. The sides should be thinner than the center.

STEP 11

Transfer the paratha to the hot griddle.

STEP 12

Cook until brown spots appear on the bottom side. Flip and brush 1 teaspoon of oil all over.

STEP 13

Flip again and brush another teaspoon of oil all over the other side as well. Keep pressing the paratha with the back of a flat spatula while cooking, especially the sides. Remove the paratha from the griddle and serve hot.

AJWAIN PARATHA IS READY!