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Plain Paratha (India)

Reggie Dwork <reggie@jeff-and-reggie.com>
Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:22:48 -0800
v111.n045.8
* Exported from MasterCook *

                        (Bread), Plain Paratha (India)

Recipe By     :
Serving Size  : 8     Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Breads                          Ethnic

    Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1                cup  whole wheat flour
    2        tablespoons  oil -- plus 1 tablespoon
       1/2    tablespoon  oil
    1         tablespoon  ghee
       1/2      teaspoon  salt
    3        tablespoons  warm water

Mix 1/2 tablespoon oil, salt and wheat flour, adding a little bit of 
water gradually, to make a soft dough. Knead dough for 2-3 minutes. 
Divide into 8 portions. Take one portion and put on a lightly floured 
surface, roll out into a 1" circle, spread ghee and flour on top, 
fold into a half circle. Spread ghee and flour again, and fold into 
triangle. Roll it out approximately 4 " to make a larger triangle.

Heat a heavy-based skillet to medium heat. Place paratha on skillet. 
After 10 seconds, turn it over. Spread oil over the paratha. Turn it 
over again, and spread oil on top. Paratha should be pinkish on both 
sides. Continue with other 7 parathas. Serve warm.

Description:
    "This flat, unleavened bread is made by multi-layering dough to 
make a puffy, pastry-like bread."
Source:
    "ishopindian.com"
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 103 Calories; 6g Fat (52.0% 
calories from fat); 2g Protein; 11g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 
4mg Cholesterol; 135mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1 1/2 Fat.