Parathas

A type of flatbread that is often stuffed with vegetables or meat and served with curries or chutneys. Here's a simple recipe for plain parathas:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp oil
• 3/4 cup water
• 2 tbsp ghee or butter (for cooking)

Instructions:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour and salt.
2. Add the oil and mix well. Gradually add water and knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic. Cover the dough and let it rest for 10-15 minutes.
3. Divide the dough into small portions and roll each portion into a ball.
4. Dust the work surface and rolling pin with some flour. Flatten one of the balls and roll it out into a thin circle (about 6-7 inches in diameter).
5. Spread 1/4 tsp of ghee or butter on top of the rolled-out dough. Fold the dough in half and spread another 1/4 tsp of ghee or butter on top of it.
6. Fold the dough in half again to form a triangle shape. Roll the dough out into a slightly thicker circle (about 7-8 inches in diameter).
7. Heat a griddle or tawa over medium-high heat. Place the rolled-out dough on the griddle and cook for about 30 seconds on each side or until lightly browned.
8. Spread some ghee or butter on both sides of the paratha while cooking. Repeat the process with the remaining dough portions.
9. Serve hot with your favorite curry or yogurt.

Note:

 You can also add fillings such as mashed potatoes, paneer, or onions to the paratha before cooking. Simply place the filling in the center of the rolled-out dough and fold the dough over it before rolling it out again.