MASALA  PARATHA

WHISKAFFAIR'S

STEP 1

Add 2 cups of whole wheat flour and 2 tablespoon melted ghee to a large mixing bowl or a parat (a large Indian utensil to knead dough).

STEP 2

Add water little by little and knead to make a soft dough.

STEP 3

Cover the dough with a dish towel and keep it aside for 30 minutes.

STEP 4

Mix together salt, Kashmiri red chili powder, amchoor (dry mango powder), garam masala powder, saunf powder (fennel powder), and ajwain (carom seeds) in a small mixing bowl.

STEP 5

Divide the dough into 6 equal portions and roll the portions to make smooth balls. Slightly press the ball in between your palms and keep it on the rolling surface.

STEP 6

Gently dust with some dry flour and roll using a rolling pin to make a 4-inch circle.

STEP 7

Brush oil or ghee on the circle and sprinkle approximately ½ teaspoon of spice mix on the circle.

STEP 8

Fold the sides of the circle to bring them to the center.

STEP 9

Brush oil once again and then fold the dough to ⅓ rd and then again till the end.

STEP 10

Brush oil once again and then fold the dough to ⅓ rd and then again till the end.

STEP 11

Dust with dry flour and roll again to make a 5-inch square. The edges of the square should be thinner than the center.

STEP 12

Heat a griddle and place the paratha on top. cook the paratha using ghee or oil from both the sides until crisp and golden browned.

Masala Paratha is ready!