Lachcha Parathas

by Tarla Dalal

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A crispy paratha, with many, many layers which gives it the name "lachha"

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Preparation Time: 20 mins.
Cooking Time: 20 mins.
Makes 8 parathas.
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Ingredients

2 cups whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)
1 tsp salt
3 tbsp oil
warm water for kneading

Other Ingredients
ghee for cooking

Method

Sieve the flour and salt together in bowl. Rub in the oil and add warm water gradually. Knead until smooth.
Cover and leave aside for 20 minutes.
Knead again and divide the dough into 8 portions. Shape each into a round ball. Flatten a little.
Roll out each flattened ball into a 150 mm. (6") diameter circle. Cut into 50 mm. (2") strips lengthways. Place all the strips over the center one.
Roll like a Swiss roll. Press a little with your fingers. Pour 1 teaspoon of oil on each roll.
Take one roll at a time and roll it out into a round of about 125 mm. (5") diameter.
When you remove the round, place it on your palms and lightly press towards the center to show the layers clearly.
Heat a tava and cook the rounds lightly on both sides. When you want to serve, cook the rounds directly on the gas or preferably on charcoal. Apply ghee and serve hot.

RECIPE SOURCE : Swadisht Subzian