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Wheat Paratha

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About

A wheat paratha is a type of flatbread that is popular in India and other parts of South Asia. It is made from whole wheat flour, salt, and water, and is usually cooked on a griddle or tawa. Wheat parathas are usually served with a variety of accompaniments such as yogurt, pickles, chutneys, and curries. They can also be eaten as a snack or as part of a meal.

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 oil 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:

Brush the paratha with ghee or oil and cook for another minute.

Step 11:

Flip the paratha and brush the other side with ghee or oil.

Step 12:

Cook for another minute or until both sides are 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! 55128 users have chowed down on Wheat Paratha a whopping 106337 times.

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Where was it consumed the most?

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

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When was it eaten the most?

When it comes to Wheat Paratha, our users are head over heels in july, but the interest cools down in januaryfebruary.

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Who preferred this food the most?

It's official: Wheat Paratha is the food of choice for 24-27 female, with people of >40 BMI also on board.

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