Parathas, flakey, buttery roti.

Flakey Butter Parathas

Makes 6 Parathas

Ingredients:

Dough:

• 300g flour
• 200ml warm water
• 2 good pinches of salt
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• 2 teaspoons onion seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric

Additional:

• Melted butter (for brushing)
• Cooking oil (for pan-frying)

Method:

1. Prepare the Dough:

   • In a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt, curry powder, onion seeds, and turmeric.
   • Gradually add warm water, 50ml at a time, to the dry ingredients, forming a dough. You may not need all of the water.
   • Knead the dough for 5-10 minutes until it springs back.
   • Oil a bowl and let the kneaded dough rest for 15 minutes, covered with a tea towel.

2. Divide and Roll:

   • After resting, divide the dough into 6 equal-sized balls.
   • Dust you bench and rolling pin with a little flour. 
   • Roll each ball out thin.

3. Create Pinwheels:

   • Butter the rolled out dough.
   • Concertina the rolled-out dough from top to bottom and the roll it up to form a pinwheel.
   • From the pinwheel shape you then roll it out flat and thin. You will need to flour you rolling pin a little here to.

4. Cooking:

   • Heat a pan with a little oil over medium heat.
   • Cook each paratha for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. If they are not thin they may take a little longer on each side.

5. Serve Warm:

   • Serve the flakey butter parathas warm.
   • Pair them with rice and your favorite curry for a delightful meal.

These buttery, flakey parathas are a perfect accompaniment to any curry. Enjoy the rich flavors and unique texture of this classic Indian bread!