Name: Indian layered paratha
Yield: 8 parathas
Cuisine: India
Ingredients: 300 g Atta whole-wheat flour; 180–240 mL Warm water start at lower amount; 2.5 mL Salt; 15 mL Neutral oil; 45–60 mL Melted ghee divide between folds and frying; 30 g Atta flour use only as needed

India · Layered flatbreads

Indian layered paratha

Unleavened whole-wheat flatbreads folded with ghee.

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Ingredients

Group	Ingredient	Amount	Preparation
Dough	Atta whole-wheat flour	300 g
Dough	Warm water	180–240 mL	start at lower amount
Dough	Salt	2.5 mL
Dough	Neutral oil	15 mL
Layers and cooking	Melted ghee	45–60 mL	divide between folds and frying
Rolling	Atta flour	30 g	use only as needed

Tools & alternatives

Utensil checklist

Tick the tools you have ready. Choose the recommended tool or its workaround; keep the specified pan size and heat rating.

Recommended Tools Regular Baker	Casual Baker Workarounds Hacks
Digital kitchen scale	Borrow a suitable scale for the gram amounts. Use measuring cups only where a volume is provided; fluff flour, spoon it in and level without packing.
Measuring spoons and a marked jug	Use standard measuring spoons for small volumes and a kitchen measuring jug for liquids; eating spoons vary in size.
Rolling pin	Use a clean, smooth, sturdy bottle with its cap secured. Roll gently; for pastry, keep the bottle cool and dry.
Tawa or heavy skillet	Use a frying pan of similar diameter and weight. Keep a lid if specified; check oven and broiler ratings if it goes in the oven.

Timing & recipe details

Time & temperature

Cooking temperature: Stovetop: medium-high heat
Cooking time: A few min each

Cook until brown spots form and no raw edges remain.

Makes: 8 parathas
Heat: Stovetop, medium-high heat
Plan for: About 1 hour

Method

01 · Knead
3 min knead; 20–60 min rest
Use: Dough ingredients
Add water gradually; knead until supple. Cover.
Ready when: Soft, not sticky
01 Knead and restMake a supple dough that feels soft without sticking, then cover and rest.
02 · Portion
8 min
Use: Dough; rolling flour
Divide eight ways; dust lightly and roll 13–15 cm circles.
Ready when: Even thickness
02 Portion and rollDivide the dough eight ways and roll each portion into an even circle.
03 · Fold
10 min
Use: Circles; some ghee
Brush lightly, dust with flour, fold in half; brush again and fold into triangles. Roll gently.
Ready when: Layers remain visible
03 Make the layersBrush lightly with ghee, fold in half, then fold again into a triangle.
04 · Cook
A few min each
Use: Parathas; remaining ghee
Cook on a hot tawa; flip when bubbles form. Brush both sides with ghee, turn and press edges until cooked.
Ready when: Brown spots; no raw edges
04 Cook on the tawaTurn and press the edges until brown spots appear and no raw edges remain.
05 · Hold
As cooked
Use: Cooked parathas
Stack inside a clean cloth; serve warm.
Ready when: Soft layers
05 Keep warmStack the cooked parathas inside a clean cloth to keep the layers soft.

What to look for

Stage	Look / feel for	Needs attention
Dough	Soft and pliable	Crumbly edges
Pan	Bubbles followed by brown spots	Smoke or instant blackening

Troubleshooting

If you see this	Likely cause	What to do now	Next time
Hard bread	Too much dusting flour	Use less on remaining portions	Dust sparingly
Raw edges	Uneven thickness or heat	Press edges against pan	Roll evenly
Gummy folds	Layers too thick	Cook longer at lower heat	Roll folded dough gently but thoroughly

Use whole-wheat flour. The 45–60 mL ghee range corresponds to 3–4 tablespoons.

Ingredient choices & substitutions

Ingredient	Specified type	Brand	Status
Flour	Finely milled atta	No brand specified	type preferred
Fat	Ghee or neutral oil	No brand specified	either allowed

Ingredient	Alternative / ratio	Adjust handling	Likely outcome
Atta	All-purpose flour1:1 weight	Begin with about 160 mL water; increase only as needed	Less wheaty, different absorption
Ghee	Melted unsalted butter1:1 volume	Use for layering; moderate pan heat	Softer layers, as noted by Swasthi

Match the ingredient’s function and weight. See the flour, gluten, yeast and salt guide.

Other approaches to this recipe

Both use folding to create layers. Water quantities differ, so keep the soft-dough cue and the chosen base rather than averaging them.

Cook / recipe	Use	What differs
Swasthi ShreekanthSwasthi’s RecipesParatha Recipe	Base	300 g atta; broad water range; ghee between folds.
Dassana AmitDassana’s Veg RecipesParatha Recipe (Indian Flatbread)	Comparison	240 g atta, water added as required; similar folds and skillet finish.

The working ingredients and method form one recipe. Different formulas are compared without averaging their quantities or rise schedules.

Recipe

Indian layered paratha

Unleavened whole-wheat flatbreads folded with ghee.

Include step photos when printing

Ingredients

Group	Ingredient	Amount	Preparation
Dough	Atta whole-wheat flour	300 g
Dough	Warm water	180–240 mL	start at lower amount
Dough	Salt	2.5 mL
Dough	Neutral oil	15 mL
Layers and cooking	Melted ghee	45–60 mL	divide between folds and frying
Rolling	Atta flour	30 g	use only as needed

Tools & alternatives

Utensil checklist

Tick the tools you have ready. Choose the recommended tool or its workaround; keep the specified pan size and heat rating.

Recommended Tools Regular Baker	Casual Baker Workarounds Hacks
Digital kitchen scale	Borrow a suitable scale for the gram amounts. Use measuring cups only where a volume is provided; fluff flour, spoon it in and level without packing.
Measuring spoons and a marked jug	Use standard measuring spoons for small volumes and a kitchen measuring jug for liquids; eating spoons vary in size.
Rolling pin	Use a clean, smooth, sturdy bottle with its cap secured. Roll gently; for pastry, keep the bottle cool and dry.
Tawa or heavy skillet	Use a frying pan of similar diameter and weight. Keep a lid if specified; check oven and broiler ratings if it goes in the oven.

Timing & recipe details

Makes: 8 parathas
Heat: Stovetop, medium-high heat
Allow: About 1 hour

How do I make it?

Make the dough
3 min knead; 20–60 min rest
Mix the dough ingredients, adding the water gradually. Knead for 3 minutes, until soft and stretchy but not sticky. Cover and rest for 20–60 minutes.
Make a supple dough that feels soft without sticking, then cover and rest.
Ready when: Soft, not sticky
Divide and roll
8 min
Divide into eight pieces, dust lightly with rolling flour and roll into even circles 13–15 cm wide. Allow about 8 minutes.
Divide the dough eight ways and roll each portion into an even circle.
Ready when: Even thickness
Fold in layers
10 min
Brush each circle lightly with some ghee, dust with flour and fold in half. Brush again and fold into a triangle, then roll gently so the layers remain visible. Allow about 10 minutes.
Brush lightly with ghee, fold in half, then fold again into a triangle.
Ready when: Layers remain visible
Cook
A few min each
Heat a tawa or flat skillet over medium-high heat and cook until bubbles appear, then turn over. Brush both sides with the remaining ghee, turning and pressing the edges until cooked. Allow a few minutes each, until brown spots appear and no raw edges remain.
Turn and press the edges until brown spots appear and no raw edges remain.
Ready when: Brown spots; no raw edges
Keep warm
As cooked
Stack the cooked parathas inside a clean cloth to keep the layers soft. Serve warm.
Stack the cooked parathas inside a clean cloth to keep the layers soft.
Ready when: Soft layers

What can go wrong, and how can I fix it?

What you notice	Likely cause	What to do
Hard bread	Too much dusting flour	Use less on remaining portions Dust sparingly
Raw edges	Uneven thickness or heat	Press edges against pan Roll evenly
Gummy folds	Layers too thick	Cook longer at lower heat Roll folded dough gently but thoroughly

Useful recipe notes

Use whole-wheat flour. The 45–60 mL ghee range corresponds to 3–4 tablespoons.

See the detailed method and ratios in , or follow ingredients through the .

Formula component	Grams	Flour = 100%
Atta whole-wheat flour	300 g	100%
Atta flour	30 g	10%

Method

01 · Knead

02 · Portion

03 · Fold

04 · Cook

05 · Hold

What to look for

Troubleshooting

How do I make it?

Make the dough

Divide and roll

Fold in layers

Cook

Keep warm

What can go wrong, and how can I fix it?

Indian layered paratha at a glance