Tawa Paratha Recipe - Plain Paratha
Plain Parathas also known as Tawa Paratha are crisper and flakier version of phulka's and are traditionally cooked in ghee on an iron skillet. Being relatively quick to make; the Parathas are a good substitute for Naans or Tandoori Rotis.
Ingredients
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1 cup Whole Wheat Flour
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1/2 teaspoon Salt
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Oil
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for kneading
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Ghee
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or oil for cooking (as required)
Instructions
Step 1
To begin making the Tawa Paratha, in a large bowl combine the flour, salt, a tablespoon of oil and knead adding little water at a time to make firm and smooth dough
Step 2
Add one tablespoon of oil to coat the dough and knead again
Step 3
Cover and set aside for 15 minutes
Step 4
Knead once again and divide the dough into 8 portions
Step 5
Preheat the iron skillet on medium heat
Step 6
Roll the dough portions into balls and flatten them with the palm of your hand
Step 7
Toss them in flour and roll them out into circles of approximately 3 inches in diameter
Step 8
Put 1/4 teaspoon oil and spread it on the rolled dough
Step 9
We need to get a triangle shape, to do so, first fold into a semi-circle, then fold the semi-circle into half again
Step 10
You get a mini triangle shape
Step 11
Tossing the triangle in a little flour, roll it out gently into a larger triangle
Step 12
Continue the same process of rolling with the remaining dough portions
Step 13
With skillet on medium high heat, place one rolled out paratha on the skillet
Step 14
After a few seconds you will notice an air pockets popping out
Step 15
At this point flip the plain paratha and smear about 1/2 a teaspoon of ghee
Step 16
Using a flat spatula do a light pressing and turning motion to cook the paratha
Step 17
Flip to the other side and press and turn the paratha in a similar way
Step 18
You will notice brown spots around the parathas and it will be slightly crisp
Step 19
Remove from heat and place on a platter or serve hot
Step 20
Continue the similar process with the remaining rolled portions and stack the cooked paratha one above the other
Step 21
Serve the Plain or Tawa Paratha for dinner along with Batata Nu Shaak or Baingan Bharta and Palak Dal for a weekday meal