Malabar Paratha

Malabar Paratha is a layered, buttered and flaky flatbread, that pairs perfectly with a curry or a dal! It can also be eaten um chutneys, gravies, pickles, salads, and many other dishes you could think of using this delicious flatbread.

Add <quantity>500<unit>g</unit></quantity> of all-purpose flour and <quantity>20<unit>g</unit></quantity> of white sugar to a stand mixer bowl

Add <quantity>10<unit>g</unit></quantity> of salt. Mix with a dough hook attachment on low speed for 30s to incorporate the ingredients

Raise the speed to medium. Add <quantity>1<unit>g</unit></quantity> of fresh yeast and gradually pour in <quantity>320<unit>ml</unit></quantity> of warm water. Mix the ingredients for 3m until a ball is formed

Add <quantity>15<unit>ml</unit></quantity> of vegetable oil. Mix on high speed for 3m until you obtain a silky dough

Drizzle vegetable oil over a clean work surface and knead the dough for 1m to form a smooth ball. Place it in a greased bowl and cover it with a cloth for 30m to relax

Divide the dough into <quantity>50<unit>g</unit></quantity> balls and roll them out until they are <quantity>¼<unit>cm</unit></quantity> thick

Make thin cuts in the center of the dough, without cutting all the way through. Brush the dough with melted ghee

Gather the strips together and roll them into a spiral

Place the spirals on a baking tray, cover it with a cloth and let them rest for 15m to relax

Place the dough on a piece of parchment paper and fold it over the dough. Flatten the dough by hand until it is <quantity>¼<unit>cm</unit></quantity> thick

Brush some ghee on a nonstick pan over high heat. Add the dough and cook until both sides are golden brown

Shape the bread with your hands and serve. The malabar paratha is ready

Enjoy!

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