Lachha Paratha (Multi-layered Indian Flat Bread)

Lachha Paratha (Multi-layered Indian Flat Bread)

Ingredients:

2 1/2 cups plain Flour or Wheat Flour

1/2 cup Ghee, melted

1 tbsp Oil

1 tsp Sugar

1/4 tsp Baking Powder

Salt to taste

Water or Warm Milk as needed

Chili Powder (optional)

Instructions:

In a medium bowl, mix-in the flour, baking powder, salt, oil, sugar & water/milk to make a soft dough. Knead until fully combined.

Cover with a plastic wrap, and keep aside in warm area for 30 minutes.

Take some extra flour in a plate for dusting.

Knead the dough with wet hands, and then roughly divide the dough into 12 equal parts.

Place them on a tray, cover, and let it rest for 5-10 minutes.

When ready, dust your hands lightly with the extra flour and take a portion of the dough and roll it in between your palms in to a ball. 

Place the ball of dough into flour and press flat, dusting on both sides.

Now place the dough on a clean countertop, and roll into a 6’ circle with a rolling pin.

Sprinkle salt and red chili powder (optional) over the dough. Brush and spread oil or ghee over the surface of the dough.

Hold one side of the dough and start weaving inward to outward folds. (*like weaving when making a paper fan.)

After finish weaving, take one side of paratha and roll.

Then press to seal the end part with the main body of the rolled up dough.

Place the rolled up dough into the flour and press flat dusting on both sides. Then, place it on the countertop, and roll into a 6" diameter circle.

Gently shake off the paratha to remove excess flour.

Preheat a flat griddle on medium heat, and grease it with little oil. 

Place the prepared paratha on the hot greased griddle, and let it cook. 

In about 30 seconds little bubble will start appearing. Using a spatula, flip the paratha, and cook for 30 seconds, then turn it back. (If the paratha sticks to the griddle, it is not hot enough, if it is too dark or burn, it is too hot, adjust the heat accordingly.)

Brush ghee or oil on both sides of the paratha, and continue cooking.

Gently press the paratha with the spatula in a circular motion to make it crispy, repeat on both sides.

After every few seconds, flip the paratha few times for about 2 minutes, or until it becomes light brown from on both sides.

Remove from the griddle; or cook until you get desired crispiness from both sides.

Serve hot with Indian Curries. Enjoy!!