Description
Enjoy a delicious and traditional Indian breakfast or side dish with this recipe for Paratha served with creamy yogurt and tangy pickles. These whole wheat flatbreads are soft, flaky, and perfect for dipping into the yogurt and pickles for a burst of flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup water (adjust as needed)
- 1 tablespoon ghee or oil
Serving:
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- Indian pickles (achar), for serving
Instructions
- Mix Dough: In a bowl, mix flour and salt. Gradually add water and ghee to form a soft dough. Knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rest for 20–30 minutes.
- Prepare Parathas: Divide dough into 6 equal portions and roll each into a ball. On a floured surface, roll each ball into a thin circle. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook each paratha for 30 seconds until bubbles appear. Flip, drizzle oil or ghee, and cook for another 30–45 seconds. Cook until golden and crisp. Repeat for remaining parathas.
- Serve: Serve hot with yogurt and Indian pickles.
Notes
- Add ajwain seeds, cilantro, or stuff with spiced potatoes or paneer for variety.
- Use thick Greek yogurt for a richer accompaniment.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 paratha with yogurt and pickles
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
