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Masala Paratha | Parath Paratha from Delhi

Masala Paratha or Parath Paratha is a spicy layered roti that has a spice mix spread and cooked as such. One can enjoy these parathas as such.
Course Breakfast, Dinner
Cuisine Delhi
Keyword Easy Kids Lunch Box Recipe
By Cook Method Stovetop
Occasion Kids Lunch Box, Meals for One
By Diet Kid Friendly
Dish Type Indian Flatbread, Kids Lunch Box
Author Srivalli

Ingredients

For the Dough

  • 1 cup Wheat Flour
  • 1 tsp Ghee
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tsp Ajwain
  • Water for kneading

For the Spice

  • 1 tsp Red Chilli powder
  • 1 / 2 tsp Cumin Powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tsp Ghee melted

Instructions

For the dough:

  • In a bowl, take the flour, salt, ghee, ajwain and mix well.
  • Slowly add water and knead to a slightly stiff dough but soft.
  • Let it rest for 10 mins.

Making the Masala Paratha

  • When you are ready to make, pinch out a ball of the dough.
  • Dust well and roll out to a 9 inch circle.
  • Sprinkle red chili powder, cumin, and salt all over the rolled disc.
  • Sprinkle melted ghee and using your fingers mix well and spread out evenly.
  • Using a pizza cutter, make about 4 to 5 2 inch lines both horizontal and vertical, wherein you will end up having 2 inch squares approximately.
  • Start from the second line, and stack the rest of the pieces over it, with the spice mix facing top.
  • Continue doing until you reach the last piece. This last piece can be turned and covered.
  • Roll out to a 6 inch disc with each layer stacked on top.
  • Cook on hot tawa, sprinkle oil or ghee and cook on both sides.
  • Serve hot with your side dish of choice or just curds or munch as such!
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