Wheat Paratha

Golden, flaky, and irresistibly soft, Wheat Paratha is a quintessential Indian flatbread made from wholesome whole wheat flour. This easy-to-follow recipe combines simple pantry staples—flour, salt, oil, and water—to create a perfectly pliable dough, which is then layered with buttery ghee for added richness. The artful folding and rolling technique gives the paratha its signature flaky texture. Cooked on a hot skillet until lightly crisp and speckled with golden brown spots, this versatile flatbread is the perfect accompaniment to your favorite curry, tangy yogurt, or spicy pickles. Ready in under 40 minutes and brimming with homemade goodness, this Wheat Paratha is a must-try recipe for lovers of Indian cuisine.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 0.75 cups water
• 2 tablespoons ghee or butter

Directions

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, combine whole wheat flour and salt.

Step 2

Add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil to the flour mixture.

Step 3

Gradually add water to the flour mixture, kneading continuously until a soft and pliable dough is formed. You may need slightly more or less water, so add it slowly.

Step 4

Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for about 15-20 minutes.

Step 5

Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and roll each into a ball.

Step 6

Lightly flour a clean surface and roll each dough ball into a circle of approximately 5-6 inches in diameter.

Step 7

Spread a small amount of ghee or butter (about 1/2 teaspoon) over each rolled-out dough circle.

Step 8

Fold the circle into half and then fold again to form a triangle, sealing the edges lightly.

Step 9

Roll out the triangular dough gently to maintain the shape, ensuring it is not too thin.

Step 10

Heat a non-stick skillet or tava over medium heat and cook the paratha for about a minute until bubbles start to form.

Step 11

Flip the paratha and apply a few drops of oil around the edges and spread a little on top as well.

Step 12

Continue cooking for another 1-2 minutes or until golden brown spots appear on both sides, pressing lightly with a spatula.

Step 13

Repeat the process for the remaining dough balls.

Step 14

Serve hot with curry, yogurt, or pickles.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(493.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1405.6

Total Fat 72.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 23.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 25.2g
Cholesterol 85.2mg	0%
Sodium 1197.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 174g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.2g	0%
Total Sugars 1.2g
Protein 32.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 92.8mg	0%
Iron 9.2mg	0%
Potassium 972mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.0%

Protein: 8.7%

Carbs: 47.3%