Spice Free Paratha

Total time1 hr 15 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time25 min

4.9

(15)

Flaky, golden, and impossibly satisfying, this flatbread is built from just a handful of wholesome ingredients — whole wheat flour, salt, a touch of oil, and ghee for layering. The magic is all in the fold: spreading softened ghee between layers before rolling creates that signature pull-apart texture that makes each bite so irresistible. For anyone navigating a spice-free kitchen, this recipe is a genuine gift, since so many store-bought flatbreads and restaurant versions sneak in cumin, ajwain, or chili without a second thought. Here, the ingredient list is completely transparent and beautifully simple. The technique of folding into a triangle and rolling it out locks in those buttery layers, so the finished paratha puffs on the skillet and develops gorgeous golden spots without a single seasoning beyond salt. A cast iron skillet or tawa gets the job done perfectly, giving you that slightly crisp exterior and soft, chewy interior. Serve them warm straight from the pan — wrapped in a cloth to stay soft — alongside whatever you're eating, and watch them disappear fast.

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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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