Gut Friendly Paratha
Warm, flaky, and deeply satisfying, this whole wheat flatbread is the kind of recipe that feels both humble and impressive at the same time. The dough comes together with just a handful of clean, simple ingredients — whole wheat flour, salt, a touch of oil, and warm water — making it easy to know exactly what you're eating. Whole wheat flour brings more fiber and nutrients than refined alternatives, which is part of what makes this flatbread a genuinely nourishing choice for a sensitive digestive system. The real magic happens in the folding technique: layering softened ghee between folds creates those gorgeous, pull-apart layers without any complicated equipment or hard-to-source ingredients. Ghee, a clarified butter, is often better tolerated than regular dairy and adds a rich, nutty flavor that makes every bite feel indulgent. Cooking on a hot cast iron skillet gives each piece those beautiful golden spots and a slight puff that signals it's perfectly done. Serve them warm straight from the pan, tucked under a cloth to stay soft, and they pair beautifully with just about anything on your plate.
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4 servings
For the dough
- 2 cups whole wheat flour (atta), plus more for dusting
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tsp neutral oil or ghee
- ¾ cup warm water, plus more as needed
For layering and cooking
- 4 tbsp ghee butter or unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour and salt. Add the oil and rub it into the flour with your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Pour in the warm water gradually, mixing with your hand, until a shaggy dough forms. Knead in the bowl for 6–8 minutes until the dough is smooth, soft, and slightly tacky but not sticky — it should spring back slowly when pressed with a finger. Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and rest for 30 minutes.
- 2
Divide the rested dough into 8 equal portions and roll each into a smooth ball. On a lightly floured surface, roll one ball into a thin round about 6 inches in diameter.
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