Dough โ paratha
Same dough as chapati. Fold ghee into the layers, roll flat, shallow-fry.
Do this
Roll a chapati
Same dough, same first roll.
Brush with ghee, fold triangle
Half โ quarter fold with ghee at each fold. Ghee = the flakes.
Roll triangle out flat
Keep it triangular. Dust with atta if it sticks.
Tawa + ghee on top
Medium heat. Flip when bubbly. Drizzle ghee โ press with a cloth for even golden.
Variations to try
Aloo paratha
Stuffed with spiced potato.
Paneer paratha
Grated paneer + green chilli.
Methi paratha
Kneaded with fenugreek leaves.
Full write-up coming after the first successful batch.