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Paratha

X Large Paratha as the name specifies is a deep fried paratha which is about 2 feet in diameter , this Paratha is served with Halwa during Ramzan .It is a special Iftar recipe.
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Indian Cuisine
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 250 gms all purpose flour
  • 2-3 tbsp ghee + 4tbsp ghee
  • Water for kneading

Instructions

  • Take the flour in a mixing bowl .
  • Add ghee and rub it in , so the flour resembles bread crumbs .
  • Gradually adding water knead the dough .
  • Make sure the dough is soft .
  • Cover and keep aside for 15 minutes .
  • Make one big ball of the dough and start patting with hands .
  • Sprinkle flour in between .
  • The original paratha is about 2 ft in diameter , but I made a paratha which was about 14”
  • I rolled and patted both .
  • Heat a big griddle.
  • Once the paratha reaches the desired diameter , carefully lift and place it on the griddle .
  • Apply ghee .
  • Cook for a minute and flip .
  • Apply ghee and cook till brown spots appear .
  • The paratha has to be soft and not crisp .
  • Serve with Sooji ka Halwa .