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Parantha

parantha

About

Parantha is a type of flatbread popular in India, Pakistan, and other parts of South Asia. It is made from whole wheat flour, which is kneaded into a dough and then rolled out into a thin, round shape. The parantha is then cooked on a hot griddle or tava, and can be served with a variety of accompaniments such as yogurt, pickles, chutneys, curries, dals and vegetables. Paranthas can also be stuffed with a variety of fillings, such as potatoes, paneer, or vegetables.

Macronutrients Breakdown

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Proteins

8.5
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Fats

46.4
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Carbs

8.1
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Fibre

6.9

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Recipe

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Ingredients

whole wheat flour

2 cups

salt

1 teaspoon

oil

2 tablespoons

warm water

1/2 cup

Oil for frying

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Directions

Step 1:

In a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt, and oil.

Step 2:

Slowly add the warm water and knead the dough until it is soft and pliable.

Step 3:

Cover the dough and let it rest for 15 minutes.

Step 4:

Divide the dough into 8 equal portions.

Step 5:

Roll each portion into a circle about 6 inches in diameter.

Step 6:

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add a tablespoon of oil.

Step 7:

Place the parantha on the skillet and cook for about 2 minutes.

Step 8:

Flip the parantha and cook for another 2 minutes.

Step 9:

Flip the parantha again and cook for 1 minute.

Step 10:

Remove the parantha from the skillet and serve hot.

Did you know?

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How many users have tracked it?

We've got some serious foodies in our community! 210417 users have chowed down on Parantha a whopping 620192 times.

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Where was it consumed the most?

Hungry much? These cities certainly are! Indore, Lucknow, Delhi, Chandigarh, Kolkata are the top 5 cities gobbling up Parantha like there's no tomorrow.

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When was it eaten the most?

When it comes to Parantha, our users are head over heels in july, but the interest cools down in january.

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Who preferred this food the most?

It's official: Parantha is the food of choice for 15-18 male, with people of 15-20 BMI also on board.

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