Tips , tips , tips.

I learnt this from my niece, but modified to get more layers and get the paratha very soft.

Knead dough as given in

Chappathi-dough kneading – with dough kneader attachment
Chappathi-dough kneading - Using atta kneader and food processor

Make a big lemon sized ball.

Roll to 8”.

Apply oil - photo 1
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Fold as shown in 2 & again brush lightly with oil.
sq pta2-s.jpg

Fold again as in 3 & brush lightly with oil.
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Fold as in 4.
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Now make as in 4, almost a square.



Now roll gently and make paraths as usual.
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The final product can be square or round – it does not matter.

Shallow fry on a tava without oil since this has enough oil.

Proceed as in steps shown below.
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round paratha2-s.JPG

round paratha3-s.JPG

round paratha4-s.JPG

round paratha5-s.JPG

In this, the radius cut is made & the folding is overlapped, stepping up gradually.
As you roll, you step up to get a longer spiral roll.
spiral paratha1-s.JPG
spiral paratha2-s.JPG

spiral paratha3-s.JPG

round paratha4-s.JPG
Then follow as for round paratha or layered paratha.
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This is the most common and easy method.
Tri Pta1-s.JPG

Tri Pta2-s.JPG

Tri Pta3-s.JPG

Tri Pta4-s.JPG

Tri Pta 5-s.JPG

Dear Chithra aunty,

Fantastic ! You've shown so many different ways to make a Paratha - Square, Round, Spiral and Triangular !! Is that Mint Paratha in the picture?

Really cooking is an art and can be so much fun aunty ! Thanks for making it all the more interesting by constantly finding innovative ways to motivate and encourage us. :) You've tempted us with these pictures !

This sure makes me want to try the Parathas asap !!

Thanks & Regards
Krithika

Dear aunty,

What is the difference between the second step of the Round Paratha and the first step of the Spiral paratha?

In both the pictures, the radius is cut and folded ..right?
Oh oh..now I see it...for the Spiral paratha, you seemed to have cut it a bit more than the radius length..? That is why it appears longer after it is folded compared to the round parathas?


Thanks & regards
Krithika

Dear Krithi,
Extremely flattering to receive suach a quick FB.
After the new dough-kneading method, parathas have become a child's play. I have ready 4 more to be posted besides 10-12 lined up for trying out!!
The picture is not mint paratha. Two are palak-alu paratha & red pumpkin-palak paratha!!
Love,
Chithra.

Originally Posted by Jithiks

Dear Chithra aunty,

Fantastic ! You've shown so many different ways to make a Paratha - Square, Round, Spiral and Triangular !! Is that Mint Paratha in the picture?

Really cooking is an art and can be so much fun aunty ! Thanks for making it all the more interesting by constantly finding innovative ways to motivate and encourage us. :) You've tempted us with these pictures !

This sure makes me want to try the Parathas asap !!

Thanks & Regards
Krithika

Dear Krithi,
No, for round paratha, I have rolled it along the circumference. For the spiral paratha, I go on stepping it up gradually to get a long spiral. I have changed to a larger KB photo for better viewing.
Tell me if it is clear now.
All, for your viewing pleasure, my dear ILites!!
Love,
Chithra.

Originally Posted by Jithiks

Dear aunty,

What is the difference between the second step of the Round Paratha and the first step of the Spiral paratha?

In both the pictures, the radius is cut and folded ..right?
Oh oh..now I see it...for the Spiral paratha, you seemed to have cut it a bit more than the radius length..? That is why it appears longer after it is folded compared to the round parathas?


Thanks & regards
Krithika

Dear Chitra

Just now saw the perfect demonstation of parata making. I have a doubt in spiral and round ones is it the same one that looks stacked up? When we roll does it get like that or we have to roll it ? Kindly explain.

Waiting to try all the parattas. The square ones look different. Very nice pictures. You have a lot of patience.

Thanks chitra

with best regards
shubha

Dear Shubha,
When stacked up, though it looks same in the photo, it is different with more layers in spiral.
I don't get
When we roll does it get like that or we have to roll it ?
We have to roll it differently for both. Read my post to Jithiks.
Love,
Chithra.

Originally Posted by shubhavasudevan

Dear Chitra

Just now saw the perfect demonstation of parata making. I have a doubt in spiral and round ones is it the same one that looks stacked up? When we roll does it get like that or we have to roll it ? Kindly explain.

Waiting to try all the parattas. The square ones look different. Very nice pictures. You have a lot of patience.

Thanks chitra

with best regards
shubha