Laacha Paratha(indian Bread)

 We both , Mr Hubby  and I love Parathas. Lachha Paratha is not impossible to make at home.  It is a very nice and flaky, crispy and light golden fried Paratha. Its served mainly as a meal with one or two non-veg or veg dishes but you can have it with just masala chai too.

The first time I tried making it at home, I had a hard time . Having made a lot of ordinary Paratha's - square ones, triangular ones,with egg paratha's ,with filling paratha's etc I thought it would be easy to handle this one but it didn't turn out as I desired. Then I watched a corner shop keeper who sells" rolls"making it and adopted his method. Here's what I learnt.

Lachha Paratha

Ingredients :

Flour                                     500 grams
Ghee                                      2 tbsp
Sugar                                      2 tsp
Salt                                        1/2 tsp

On the griddle

Method :

Mix the ghee , salt and sugar to the dough and with the help of water knead into a soft , pliable , smooth dough. Let it stand covered with a wet cloth for 10 minutes.
Roll out into a large thin circle, stretching as much as possible.
Spread ghee on this and cut it into 12 strips of equal width.
Roll each strip into a cylinder and place it flat side up.
Roll out into 8 inch circles.
Cook on a well greased griddle over medium heat until brown and crisp on both sides.
Serve hot.

Lachha Paratha served with Keema Matar

Keema Matar