Namak Ajwain Paratha
This Namak Ajwain Paratha is a simple, soft and flaky everyday Indian paratha made with wheat flour, ajwain, salt and ghee.
Perfect for breakfast, lunchbox or travel because these parathas stay soft even the next day.
Servings 6 Parathas
Calories 158kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup Wheat flour
- 1/4 teaspoon Ajwain
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons Ghee plus extra to apply while rolling
- Water as needed to knead
- Oil for cooking
Instructions
- Add wheat flour, salt and ajwain to a mixing bowl. Rub the ajwain between your palms before adding to release maximum flavour.
- Mix well and add 2 tablespoons of ghee. Combine until the flour feels lightly coated.
- Add water little by little and knead into a soft, smooth dough.
- Divide the dough into 6 equal balls and shape them into pedas.
- Roll one peda into a thin chapati, apply a little ghee and fold into half.
- Apply ghee again, fold once more to form a triangle.
- Dust with a little flour and roll into a triangular paratha.
- Heat a tawa and place the paratha on it.
- Cook for a few seconds, drizzle oil around it and flip.
- Cook until both sides are lightly golden.
- Serve hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 158kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 33mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg