Garlic Paratha
Experience the authentic taste of Indian cuisine with the garlic paratha recipe. This flavoursome flatbread, packed with fresh garlic and coriander, offers a healthy, hearty meal for any time of the day.
- Prep time
- 20 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 8 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 250 g Flour (wholewheat)
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tbsp Oil
- Water (as required)
- 5 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp Coriander (finely chopped)
- Ghee
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, mix the whole wheat flour and salt. Add the oil and rub it into the flour with my fingertips.
- 2
Gradually add water, kneading the dough until it becomes smooth and pliable.
- 3
Cover the dough and let it rest for about 1 hour.
- 4
After the dough has rested, divide it into 8 equal parts.
- 5
Roll out each part into a small round. Spread minced garlic and chopped coriander leaves over the surface.
- 6
Fold the round dough in half, covering the garlic and coriander, then fold it again into a quarter.
- 7
Roll out this quartered dough into a round paratha.
- 8
Heat a pan or tava and place the paratha on it. Cook on medium heat until golden brown spots appear on one side, then flip and cook the other side.
- 9
Spread a bit of ghee on each side and cook for a few more seconds until the paratha is crispy and golden.
- 10
Repeat with the remaining dough and serve the garlic paratha hot with a side of yogurt or pickle.