Pescatarian Paratha
Few things in a home kitchen are as satisfying as watching a flatbread puff up on a hot skillet, and this whole wheat paratha delivers exactly that kind of simple, tactile joy. The technique here is all about the fold — spreading softened ghee between layers before shaping the dough into triangles creates those signature flaky, pull-apart layers that make paratha so irresistible. Whole wheat atta gives the bread a slightly nutty depth that plain flour just can't match, and the ghee adds a rich, buttery aroma as it hits the hot tawa. This is a naturally meat-free recipe built entirely from pantry staples, so there's no need to hunt for specialty ingredients or worry about what's hiding in a store-bought version. The pressing and flipping method — with a little extra ghee at each stage — ensures every paratha comes off the skillet golden, speckled, and just the right amount of crisp on the outside while staying soft within. Serve them straight from the pan alongside dal, yogurt, or a saucy curry, and they disappear fast.
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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 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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