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Plain Paratha (Basic Indian Flatbread) (parota)
A simple, everyday Indian plain paratha recipe that yields soft, lightly crisp flatbreads perfect with any curry, dal, vegetables, or just on its own. This recipe uses just wheat flour, salt, oil and water, making it quick and budget‑friendly for home cooks. Also known as parota.
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Critical Success Points
- • Achieving a soft, non‑sticky dough
- • Proper resting of the dough for 10 minutes
- • Rolling and folding to create the triangular shape without tearing
- • Cooking on medium flame with oil to get golden brown spots
Safety Warnings
- • Handle the hot pan carefully to avoid burns.
- • Be cautious of oil splatter when brushing oil onto the paratha.
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