Soft Roti (Paratha) (parota)

Ingredients

• 2 cups All‑purpose flour (sifted)
• 0.5 teaspoon Granulated sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt (fine)
• 180 ml Lukewarm water (about 35°C)
• 1 teaspoon Neutral oil (for dough) (vegetable oil, can substitute ghee or melted butter)
• 2 tablespoons Oil for cooking (use extra oil or ghee while frying)

Instructions

1. Combine dry ingredients

   Place the sifted all‑purpose flour in a mixing bowl. Add 0.5 tsp sugar and 0.5 tsp salt. Stir until evenly distributed.

   Time: PT5M

2. Knead the dough

   Gradually pour lukewarm water (about 35°C) into the flour mixture, mixing with your hand or a spoon. Knead for about 8‑10 minutes until the dough is smooth, soft, and non‑sticky. Add a pinch of flour if it sticks.

   Time: PT10M

3. Add oil and finish dough

   Drizzle 1 tsp oil over the kneaded dough and continue to knead for another 1‑2 minutes until the oil is fully incorporated.

   Time: PT2M

4. Rest the dough

   Cover the bowl with a damp kitchen towel or plastic wrap. Let the dough rest for 30‑35 minutes at room temperature.

   Time: PT30M

5. Divide and roll

   Lightly flour the work surface. Divide the rested dough into 4 equal balls (about 80 g each). Using a rolling pin, roll each ball into a thin circle (≈15 cm diameter). Brush a thin layer of oil on the surface and sprinkle a little flour, then roll again like a cinnamon roll and flatten.

   Time: PT10M

6. Preheat the skillet

   Place a skillet or tawa over medium‑high heat. Let it become hot (about 350°F) before cooking.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: 350°F

7. Cook the roti

   Place a rolled roti onto the hot skillet. Cook 1‑2 minutes until bubbles appear, then flip. Brush a little oil on the cooked side, cook another 1‑2 minutes until golden spots appear. Remove and keep covered with a towel.

   Time: PT15M

   Temperature: 350°F

8. Rest cooked rotis

   Stack the cooked rotis in a covered container or wrap them in a clean kitchen towel for 2 minutes to retain steam and softness.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

120

Protein

3 g

Carbohydrates

22 g

Fat

3 g

Fiber

1 g