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Paratha

paratha

About

Paratha is a type of flatbread popular in South Asia. Parathas can be plain or stuffed with a variety of ingredients, including potatoes, paneer, cauliflower, and onions. They are often served with curries, curd, raita, pickles, or chutney.

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

Ghee or butter for cooking

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Directions

Step 1:

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

Step 2:

Add the oil and mix until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.

Step 3:

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

Step 4:

Cover the dough and let it rest for 15 minutes.

Step 5:

Divide the dough into 8 equal portions.

Step 6:

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

Step 7:

Heat a griddle or skillet over medium heat.

Step 8:

Place the paratha on the griddle and cook for 1-2 minutes.

Step 9:

Flip the paratha and cook for another 1-2 minutes.

Step 10:

Spread some ghee or butter over the paratha and cook for another minute.

Step 11:

Flip the paratha and spread some more ghee or butter.

Step 12:

Cook for another minute or until the paratha is golden brown.

Step 13:

Serve hot with your favorite accompaniment.

Did you know?

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How many users have tracked it?

We've got some serious foodies in our community! 104865 users have chowed down on Paratha a whopping 197694 times.

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Where was it consumed the most?

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

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When was it eaten the most?

When it comes to Paratha, 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: Paratha is the food of choice for 15-18 male, with people of >40 BMI also on board.

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