Paratha
Easy paratha recipe with whole wheat flour and ghee. Learn step-by-step how to make soft, layered parathas perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Serve with curd, pickle, or curry.
Ingredients
- 2 cups wheat flour (atta)
- 1 tablespoon oil or ghee
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Water (as needed, for kneading)
- Extra flour (for dusting)
- Ghee or oil (for cooking)
Instructions
Prepare The Dough
- In a mixing bowl, add wheat flour and salt.
- Add a tablespoon of oil or ghee.
- Slowly add water and knead into a soft, smooth dough.
- Cover and let it rest for 15–20 minutes.
Roll The Parathas
- Divide the dough into 4 equal balls.
- Dust one ball with flour and roll into a small circle.
- Apply a few drops of oil/ghee, fold into a semi-circle, then fold again into a triangle.
- Roll the folded dough into a triangle-shaped paratha (or round if you prefer).
Cook The Parathas
- Heat a tawa or flat pan on medium heat.
- Place the rolled paratha on the hot tawa.
- Cook for 30–40 seconds, flip to the other side.
- Apply ghee/oil on both sides and cook until golden brown spots appear.
- Repeat with all parathas.
Serve
- Serve hot with curd, pickle, chutney, dal, or curry.