MALABAR PAROTTA

Hi friends,
Malabar parotta is a layered flat Indian bread popular in the southern state of Kerala.

Ingredients:

• Refined flour or maida - one and a half cup 
• Water as required 
• Salt to taste 
• Oil ¼ -⅓ cup to knead the dough 
• Oil for frying

Method:

• Take maida in a mixing bowl 
• Add the salt and 3 tablespoon of oil 
• Mix well 
• Add water little by little and knead well to make a dough 
• Once it is almost done, add another tablespoon of oil, knead well to form a smooth dough 
• Allow it to rest it for 5 minutes 
• After 5 minutes, add another tablespoon of oil 
• Knead the dough well
• Divide the dough into equal portions 
• Make a ball with each portion 

• Roll out each ball to make a flat disc
• Cut the dough with the help of a knife or a Pizza cutter into thin strips 
• Gather all the thin strips into a bunch and roll them to form a circle 
• Now, roll out this Circle to a flat layered disk
• Heat a tawa or a griddle 
• Place the layered Parotta on the tawa 
• Cook on both sides by flipping over 
• Add oil to the Parotta as you cook it 
• Remove once it is done
• Serve hot with accompaniment of your choice

Tips:

Malabar parotta can be relished with spicy chicken gravy.

Hope you like this recipe. Please do try this recipe and enjoy the art of cooking!!!

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