Malabar Paratha
by
Masque
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.
Malabar Paratha, or porotta, is specially popular across the south Indian states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu, but it's hard to imagine it not having truly universal appeal.
- Level
Intermediate
- Cooking
1h+
- Overral
2h+
- Ready
All-Purpose Flour
500gFresh Yeast
1gMelted Ghee
As neededWhite Sugar
20gVegetable Oil
80mlSalt
10gWarm Water
320ml
Equipment
Kitchen Scale
Stand Mixer
Dough Hook Attachment
All-Purpose Flour
500gFresh Yeast
1gMelted Ghee
As neededWhite Sugar
20gVegetable Oil
80mlSalt
10gWarm Water
320ml
Equipment
Kitchen Scale
Stand Mixer
Dough Hook Attachment
Malabar Paratha
Masque
Add 500g of all-purpose flour and 20g of white sugar to a stand mixer bowl
Add 10g of salt. Mix with a dough hook attachment on low speed for 30s to incorporate the ingredients
Raise the speed to medium. Add 1g of fresh yeast and gradually pour in 320ml of warm water. Mix the ingredients for 3m until a ball is formed
Add 15ml 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 50g balls and roll them out until they are ¼cm 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 ¼cm 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!