Receta Malabar Paratha

by Smishri

Malabar Paratha aka Kerala Parotta is an interesting South Indian layered  flatbread type. Made from all purpose flour it is tasty, worth a try for weekends.Enjoy it buttered and hot. A definate hit with the kids. Malabar Paratha  Ingredients  3 cups Flour (maida) 1 cup Water 2 tbsp Oil 1 tsp Salt 1 tsp Sugar 1 tsp Baking powder Oil  Butter Method-In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, sugar and salt .Add oil and blend well .Next add water  knead well for 5-10 mins to make a soft dough. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 mins.Again knead for 5 more mins. Next make small balls .Take one ball and roll it very thin chapati .Now make pleats from top to bottom.Roll the pleats to form a small spiral . Next make paratha  out of this spiral.Repeat for the other balls.Heat  tawa ,place this rolled out paratha and let it cook well on both sides,add butter or oil.Serve hot with any interesting gravy. Thanks for stopping by … Do try out Cabbage Akki Rotti ,  Methi Paratha ,  also check other breakfast recipes under Menu Planner. 'Whenever you find yourself on the side of majority,its time to pause and reflect'.Mark Twain