Malabar Parota

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 Malabar Parota, also known as Kerala Parotta, is a popular Indian bread originating from the Malabar region of Kerala. It is a flaky, layered, and soft bread made with all-purpose flour and ghee (clarified butter). Here's a recipe to make Malabar Parota:



Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter)
  • Water, as needed
  • Ghee or oil, for cooking

Instructions:

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt.
  2. Add ghee to the flour and mix well using your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Gradually add water, a little at a time, and knead to form a soft and pliable dough. The dough should be slightly sticky but not too wet. Adjust the amount of water as needed.
  4. Cover the dough and let it rest for at least 30 minutes to 1 hour. This will make the dough more manageable and result in softer parotas.
  5. After the resting period, divide the dough into small lemon-sized balls.
  6. Take one dough ball and flatten it with your hands. Dip it in ghee or oil and place it on a clean surface.
  7. Using a rolling pin, roll out the dough ball into a thin circle or oval shape. Apply some ghee or oil on the rolled out dough.
  8. Start pleating the rolled dough from one end, folding it in a fan-like manner. Once you reach the other end, tuck the loose end underneath.
  9. Repeat the same process for the remaining dough balls.
  10. Heat a tawa or flat skillet over medium heat. Place the rolled and pleated parota on the hot tawa.
  11. Cook the parota on one side until small bubbles appear on the surface.
  12. Flip the parota and cook the other side until golden brown spots appear.
  13. Apply some ghee or oil on both sides while cooking to make the parota crispy and flavorful.
  14. Remove the cooked parota from the tawa and gently crush it between your palms to separate the layers.
  15. Serve hot Malabar Parota with your favorite curry or side dish. It pairs well with chicken curry, vegetable kurma, or egg curry.

Enjoy the flaky and delicious Malabar Parota as a main course or snack. The layers and texture of this bread make it a favorite among many.


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