Tawa Paratha Recipe – Plain Paratha
Tawa Paratha, also recognized as plain parathas, are Indian flatbreads that boast a crisper and flakier texture compared to phulkas. Traditionally cooked in ghee on an iron skillet, these parathas are ideal when paired with dal and a sabzi of your preference.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 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.
- Add one tablespoon of oil to coat the dough and knead again. Cover and set aside for 15 minutes.
- Knead once again and divide the dough into 8 portions. Preheat the iron skillet on medium heat.
- Roll the dough portions into balls and flatten them with the palm of your hand. Toss them in flour and roll them out into circles of approximately 3 inches in diameter. Put 1/4 teaspoon oil and spread it on the rolled dough.
- We need to get a triangle shape, to do so, first fold into a semi-circle, then fold the semi-circle into half again. You get a mini triangle shape.
- Tossing the triangle in a little flour, roll it out gently into a larger triangle. Continue the same process of rolling with the remaining dough portions.
- With skillet on medium high heat, place one rolled out paratha on the skillet. After a few seconds you will notice an air pocket popping out.
- At this point flip the plain paratha and smear about 1/2 a teaspoon of ghee. Using a flat spatula do a light pressing and turning motion to cook the paratha.
- Flip to the other side and press and turn the paratha in a similar way. You will notice brown spots around the parathas, and it will be slightly crisp. Remove from heat and place on a platter or serve hot.
- Continue the similar process with the remaining rolled portions and stack the cooked paratha one above the other.
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