Jeera Rice Paratha
Indian Indian - Breads and Flatbreads

Jeera Rice Paratha

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Hand-stretched artisan flatbread baked against the searing clay walls of the tandoor, brushed with golden butter and fresh herbs.

Ingredients

  • • 2 cups whole wheat flour (atta)
  • • 2 tsp cumin seeds
  • • 1/2 tsp red chili powder
  • • 1/2 tsp salt
  • • 2 tbsp melted ghee
  • • 2 tbsp ghee, for cooking
  • • 3/4 cup water, as needed

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Knead the flour, cumin seeds, chili powder, salt, and melted ghee with water into a soft dough; rest 20 minutes.

2
Phase 2

Divide the dough into lemon-sized balls.

3
Phase 3

Roll each ball into a 6-7 inch circle.

4
Phase 4

Cook on a hot tawa with ghee until golden brown on both sides.

5
Phase 5

Serve hot with curry or yogurt.