Kerala parotta

Yesterday, I had a weird dream that I am making kerala parotta. Funny, right? But what the heck? It is holidays. Today I have the time and the energy to do something crazy.   

By the way, those who do not know, Kerala parotta is a layered Indian bread and goes best with chicken curry. But let me tell you, it is not that healthy since we use lot of oil and it is made with all-purpose flour (you can make it with whole wheat flour as well). But, once in a while it is okay. right? Why not?  When it is oh-so-delicious :)

You know, I am still thinking about the dream. It is so strange..I don’t understand..

C’mon Nimmi, now drop it and go to the kitchen and have some fun time.  Don’t waste precious time thinking about your crazy dream.

This recipe is for 5 parottas.

Ingredients:

1 cup all-purpose flour and extra for dusting.

Pinch salt.

Vegetable oil

Water for kneading

Method:

Take the flour and salt in a bowl and mix it.

Add 1 tsp oil and knead it into a very smooth dough using water as required.

Apply oil on top so the dough doesn't dry out, cover and keep it aside for 20 min.

Make 5 dough balls.

On a flat surface, sprinkle some flour. Take one dough ball and  roll out as thin as possible.

Brush the surface with generous amount of oil so the pleats don’t stick together when you fold it.

Now hold the ends of one side and fold it in pleats.

Take one end and roll it inside.

Apply some more oil on top and flatten with your fingers. Do it gently.

Heat a pan. When it is hot, place the parotta and toast till you see brown spots on top and flip it over and toast the other side. Flip every few seconds.

Keep it in an air tight container till all the parottas are done.

When done, place them on top of each other and tap the sides so the layers are kind of separated.

Have it with your awesome chicken curry. Enjoy!!

(some people use baking powder and egg in their dough but I didn't use it. Next time I will include these items and will let you know how it turns up)