🫓 Homemade Soft Paratha (Detailed Recipe)

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp oil or melted butter
• ¾ cup warm water (as needed)
• Extra flour for rolling
• Butter or oil for cooking

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Dough:
   In a bowl, mix flour and salt. Add oil, then slowly add warm water while mixing until a soft dough forms.
2. Knead Well:
   Knead the dough for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic. This is key for soft parathas.
3. Rest the Dough:
   Cover and let rest for 20–30 minutes. This relaxes the gluten and makes rolling easier.
4. Divide:
   Cut dough into equal balls (about golf ball size).
5. Roll & Layer:
   Roll one ball into a circle, lightly brush with oil, fold into a semi-circle, oil again, fold into a triangle, then roll flat.
6. Cook:
   Heat a pan on medium. Place paratha and cook until bubbles form, flip, brush with butter/oil, flip again and cook until golden spots appear.
7. Serve Hot:
   Serve warm with curry, honey, jam, or yogurt.

Tips for Extra Soft Paratha:

• Use warm water for kneading
• Resting the dough is essential
• Don’t overcook; keep them soft and flexible

If you want, I can also give you a stuffed paratha version or a whole wheat (healthy) paratha recipe.