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Lachha Paratha, Punjabi Soft Flaky Lachha Paratha
Tarla Dalal
22 February, 2017
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Try with Palak Raita, Mint Raita,.
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Soaking Time
0
Preparation Time
5 Mins
Cooking Time
25 Mins
Baking Time
0 Mins
Baking Temperature
0
Sprouting Time
0
Total Time
30 Mins
Makes
10 parathas
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
3 cups plain flour (maida)
3 tbsp oil
salt to taste
plain flour (maida) for rolling
10 tsp oil for cooking
To Be Mixed Into A Paste
4 tbsp rice flour (chawal ka atta)
4 tbsp ghee
Method
- Combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl and knead into a soft dough using enough warm water. Cover with a lid and keep aside for 20 minutes.
- Knead again and divide the dough into 10 equal portions.
- Roll each portion into a 200 mm. (7") diameter circle using a little plain flour for rolling.
- Place a rolled portion on a clean, dry surface, spread 2 tsp of the prepared paste evenly over it and place another rolled portion over it.
- Repeat step 4 to make 3 more layers.
- Roll it up tightly from one end to the other and cut into 5 equal portions.
- Repeat steps 4 to 6 with the remaining dough to make 5 more portions.
- Flatten one portion in between your palms and again roll into a 150 mm. (6”) diameter circle using a little plain flour for rolling.
- Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and cook the paratha, using a little oil, till it turns golden brown in colour from both the sides.
- 10. Repeat steps 8 and 9 to make 9 more parathas.
- Serve immediately.
Lachha Paratha, Punjabi Soft Flaky Lachha Paratha recipe with step by step photos
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 260 cal |
| Protein | 3.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 27.3 g |
| Fiber | 0.2 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 3.1 mg |
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Leena_Dhoot
May 12, 2021, 8:32 p.m.
i always marveled at the chefs in big restaurants who made these awesome parathas! the process is quite tricky but the final outcome is just awesome! They are soft, crisp and really sumptuous! thanks for an easy recipe!
Richa kapoor
Oct. 22, 2020, 9:52 a.m.
plz share the video
Tarla Dalal
Oct. 22, 2020, 9:52 a.m.
Hi Richa, Please check the following video for your refrence https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NigGTRQkzTE
Gandhi Dhwani
May 20, 2020, 2:39 p.m.
Lachha parathas are always my favourite. Forming of layers is very important in this and i am so glad that this recipes just makes it perfect. Also i thought making these parathas may consume lot of time, but its not so. The method is so quick and easy.
payal
Oct. 28, 2018, 12:51 a.m.
Plz show video to learn properly
Tarla Dalal
Oct. 28, 2018, 12:51 a.m.
Hi Payal, Here is the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NigGTRQkzTE
