Macadamia Free Paratha

Total time1 hr 15 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time25 min

4.9

(15)

Flaky, golden, and impossibly satisfying, this whole wheat flatbread is the kind of thing you'll want to make on repeat once you get the hang of the fold-and-roll technique. The magic is in the layering — spreading softened ghee between each fold creates those signature flaky layers that shatter just slightly when you tear into them. Whole wheat flour, salt, a touch of oil, and ghee are all you need, so there's no hunting through ingredient labels or worrying about hidden nuts sneaking into your bread basket. The dough comes together by hand and rests for thirty minutes, which gives the gluten time to relax and makes rolling a breeze. Cooking on a hot tawa or cast iron skillet with a little extra ghee pressed in at each flip is what gives each paratha those gorgeous golden-brown spots and that irresistible aroma. Serve them straight off the pan while they're still warm and slightly puffed — they're perfect alongside a curry, a bowl of dal, or honestly just eaten on their own.

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Ingredients

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 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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