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Laccha Paratha Recipe- Indian Layered Paratha

lachha paratha recipe, crispy, flaky and layers flatbread made with whole wheat flour!
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time40 mins
Course: main
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 12 parathas
Calories: 102kcal
Author: Harini

Ingredients

  • 3 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup water
  • Salt
  • Melted ghee

Instructions

  • Take 3 cups wheat flour, 1 teaspoon oil or ghee and salt in a mixing bowl.
  • Mix well, add water and knead to a smooth dough. Set aside for 30 minutes.
  • At the time of making paratha, divide the dough into 6 equal balls.
  • take one ball and roll into a 6" thin disc.
  • Apply some ghee and spread evenly, sprinkle some wheat flour.
  • Pleat the dough from the opposite side.
  • Roll the pleated dough into a circle and roll into thin disc again.
  • Place the rolled disc on a hot tava and cook from both sides with some oil/ghee
  • Serve paratha hot.

Notes

1. Don't apply much pressure while rolling the pleated disc. The layers will not be seen.
2. Adding ghee makes more tasty parathas.
3. You can slightly crumble the parathas before serving just like parota.

Nutrition

Serving: 12parathas | Calories: 102kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 109mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg