Ingredients
- 2 cups whole wheat flour (atta)
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 tablespoon oil or ghee (for dough)
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3/4 cup warm water (adjust as needed)
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Additional oil or ghee (for cooking)
Optional for egg variant:
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1 egg (beaten)
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1/4 cup finely chopped onions
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1-2 green chilies (finely chopped)
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1/4 teaspoon garam masala
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Salt to taste
Instructions
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Prepare the Dough:
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour and salt.
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Gradually add warm water, mixing continuously, until a soft dough forms.
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Add 1 tablespoon of oil or ghee to the dough and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
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Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.
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Divide and Roll:
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After resting, divide the dough into 8-10 equal-sized balls.
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On a lightly floured surface, roll each ball into a thin circle (approximately 6-8 inches in diameter).
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Layering:
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For each rolled-out dough, apply a thin layer of oil or ghee on top.
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Fold the circle into a semicircle, then fold again to form a triangle.
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Roll the triangle into a tight spiral and let it rest for 5 minutes.
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Rolling the Parotta:
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Gently roll out each spiral into a thin circle, being careful not to tear the layers.
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Cooking:
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Heat a tawa or griddle over medium heat.
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Place the rolled parotta onto the hot tawa and cook until bubbles form on the surface.
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Flip the parotta and cook the other side, applying a little oil or ghee to both sides, until golden brown and crispy.
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Remove from the tawa and press gently to separate the layers.
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Optional Egg Filling:
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In a pan, scramble the beaten egg with chopped onions, green chilies, garam masala, and salt.
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Once cooked, place the scrambled egg mixture onto the center of a parotta, fold, and serve.
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Notes
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Resting the Dough: Allowing the dough to rest is crucial for achieving soft and flaky parottas.
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Layering Technique: Proper folding and rolling create the signature layers in the parotta.
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Cooking Tips: Cook on medium heat to ensure even cooking without burning.
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Storage: Store leftover parottas in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-fried
- Cuisine: Indian (South Indian)
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Parotta
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 6.4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg