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Lachha Paratha (Layered Indian Flatbread) (parota)

Recipe by ChefJeetBisht

A flaky, buttery Lachha Paratha made by rolling a soft maida dough, cutting it into thin strips, layering with ghee, and cooking on low heat. Perfect for a hearty Indian breakfast or snack. Also known as parota.

EasyIndianServes 3

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Source Video
50m
Prep
10m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
1h 10m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$1.39
Total cost
$0.46
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Cutting the dough into uniformly thin strips.
  • Applying ghee evenly before rolling.
  • Rolling the strip tightly to form distinct layers.
  • Cooking on low heat to achieve flaky texture without burning.

Safety Warnings

  • Handle the knife or pizza cutter carefully to avoid cuts.
  • Hot ghee can splatter; use a splatter guard if needed.

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