Soft and Flaky Paratha/ (Farata) Recipe Mauritian Style Laila's Home Cooking and Spices Episode 23

ghee

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil offers a healthier fat option.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water keeps it budget-friendly.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds protein while sour cream is often cheaper.

Mix all-purpose flour and salt in a bowl.

Make a well in the flour and add 1/2 cup of vegetable oil.

Gradually add hot water as needed to form a dough, mixing with a wooden spoon then by hand.

Brush a little oil around the dough and cover it to rest for 10 to 15 minutes.

Divide the dough into balls according to desired size.

Dust a plate with dry flour and roll each ball into a circle about 1/4 inch thick.

Brush the rolled dough with oil and fold it to create layers.

Repeat the rolling and folding process for each ball of dough, ensuring to brush with oil each time.

Roll the folded dough again to the desired thickness.

Heat a pan over medium heat and add a little oil for cooking the parathas.

Cook each paratha until bubbles form, then flip and brush with oil again, cooking until golden brown.

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