Basic Paratha Dough

Paratha is a flat bread made of wheat flour, cooked on flat griddle. They could be plain or stuffed with a filling of one's choice. It is really important to get the correct consistency of the dough.

Here is an easy way of making a dough. Extra dough can be wrapped in cling/ plastic wrap and be stored in a ziplock for future use. It can easily last for a week in a refrigerator.

Ingredients:

3 cups whole wheat flour

2 tsp. salt

3 tbsps. oil

Water

Few drops of oil to knead the dough

• Take 3 cups of wheat flour in a wide mixing bowl.
• Add 2 tsps. of salt and 3 tbsps. of oil.
• Add 1/2 cup water and start mixing the flour quickly.
• Add another 1/2 cup and continue till the dough binds.
• Total of 1 1/2 cup of water is needed to form a soft malleable dough. At first the dough may look and feel sticky. That's okay!
• Add few drops or 1/8 tsp. of oil and knead the dough well.

 Here is step-by-step pictorial recipe:

3 cups of wheat flour can make 10-12 parathas. Take flour in a wide mixing bowl.

Add 2 tsps. of salt and 3 tbsps. of oil.

Wash and wipe your hands well before you start. Mix salt and oil well to avoid lumps.

Add 1/2 cup water and start mixing the flour quickly.

Add another 1/2 cup and continue till the dough binds.

Total of 1 1/2 cup of water is needed to form a soft malleable dough. At first the dough may look and feel sticky. That's okay!

Add few drops or 1/8 tsp. of oil and knead the dough well.

The dough turns non-sticky and soft. Cover and let the dough rest for at least 10 minutes before rolling it into a paratha of your choice.

Enjoy a Paratha Party with stuffing of your choice!!