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Masala paratha

Flavourful masala paratha for braekast, quick lunch box or snack.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 hours
Rest the dough 10 minutes
Total Time 20 hours 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings 10 parathas

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • mixing bowl.
  • Rolling pin
  • Cutting board

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups wholewheat flour
  • salt to taste
  • 1/2 cup drinking water ( for travel parathas, use milk)

for the masala mix

  • 2 tsp cooking oil
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala powder
  • 1 tsp roasted cumin powder
  • 1 tsp red chilli powder

Instructions
 

  • Mix together the masala ingredients with the oil and set it aside.
    masala mix for paratha.
  • Into the mixing bowl add the whole wheat flour and salt and mix well.
  • Add a little bit of water at a time and keep mixing the dough.
  • Once the dough comes together knead it into a smooth pliable dough.
  • Cover with a kitchen towel and rest it for 10 minutes.
  • Pinch out this dough into 10 equal bits.
    dough for paratha
  • Smooth out this dough into a ball.
  • Roll it out into a small circle.
  • Apply a thin layer of the masala paste.
    masala paste on paratha
  • Fold the sides over to form a square shape.
    folds for paratha
  • Roll this thin to form a square paratha
  • Set the flat pan on medium heat.
    masala paratha.
  • Cook the parathas till golden on each side, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Remove and stack the parathas to serve.
Keyword Indian breads, Indian vegetarian dinner, Lunch recipes
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