On those days when we are tired, my DH and I opt for frozen food. We use the readymade frozen parathas that are available in the market. It has made life so easy. But, I always wondered if I could make these at home with the outcome being the same soft parathas. I did try one day and it came out so well that I have decided to do it more often than relying on the frozen stuff. Here is the recipe.
Ingredients:
- Wheat flour - 1 & cup & 1tsp
- Water - As needed
- Yogurt - 1/4 cup
- Salt - to taste
- Ghee - 1 1/2 tsp
- Oil - 1 tsp
- Add flour , salt and yogurt in a large bowl . Add enough water and mix well to form a soft dough. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 10 minutes until the dough is smooth. Keep it aside for about 30 minutes
- In the meantime, prepare a mixture of ghee and 1 tsp of wheat flour for spreading on the rolled over
- Shape the dough into some round balls.
- Pick each round ball and flatten it on floured surface using a rolling pin to form a circle shaped one.
- Spread the ghee and wheat flour mixture on the flattened dough.(It acts like a glue to stick the twists)
- Now, twist the dough and roll it carefully without applying too much pressure.
- Heat a tawa and cook on both sides. Once done, give a small press on the edges of the paratha like a small squeeze for the layers to be visible.
Lachcha Paratha is ready to be served hot.
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