This paratha features a rich, nutty flavor from slowly toasted chickpea flour (besan). Blended with unbleached flour, garam masala, and ghee, the dough becomes a unique half-pastry, half-bread. While it requires extra time for resting and chilling, it's perfect for a...
This recipe produces one of the flakiest, richest parathas in existence. The dough is first shortened with ghee, then brushed with a rich butter paste during shaping, and finally shallow-fried rather than griddle-fried. The result is a Vedic counterpart to Western...
A specialty of Punjab, India, this flavorful flatbread (paratha) is made with a delicious blend of sweet corn flour (makai) and whole wheat flour, spiced with ajwain seeds and fresh green chilies. The wheat flour provides the necessary gluten to make the corn-based...
This is a festive, sweet flatbread, perfect for a special breakfast or treat. The traditional filling is jaggery (unrefined cane sugar), which has a rich, molasses-like flavor. If you can't find jaggery, grated maple sugar, date sugar, or even your favorite jam or...
This classic North Indian flatbread features a hearty whole wheat dough stuffed with a savory, spiced radish filling. The key flavors come from pungent radish (mooli), balanced by toasted ajwain (carom) and coriander seeds. While traditional Indian mooli is ideal,...
This recipe creates a classic pea-stuffed flatbread. The filling uses vegetable oil instead of ghee, which keeps it soft and prevents congealing, making these parathas delicious even when served at room temperature. Frozen baby peas are an excellent substitute for...
This classic Indian flatbread is generously stuffed with a savory, spiced cauliflower filling. The combination of fresh ginger and warm garam masala creates a filling that is delicious on its own, but pairs perfectly with fresh chutney or yogurt. • Preparation time:...
Aloo Paratha is a beloved Indian classic, featuring a spicy potato filling tucked inside a flaky, whole-wheat flatbread. This recipe, inspired by the famous "Paratha Gully" of Old Delhi, creates a comforting and satisfying meal. While stuffed parathas take time to...
This recipe creates a classic, flaky Indian flatbread. The dough is enriched with ghee and cooked on a griddle, where it is basted to become crisp and layered. Yields: 10 parathas Preparation time: 5–15 minutes Dough resting time: 0.5 – 3 hours Cooking time: 35–45...
A beloved staple from Gujarat in western India, this soft, flavorful flatbread gets its nutty taste from a blend of chickpea and whole wheat flours. Infused with aromatic spices and fresh herbs, Besan Thepla is wonderfully soft and delicious. It's perfect for packing...
