Panchratna Dal Paratha
Indian Indian - Breads and Flatbreads

Panchratna Dal Paratha

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

Chef's Menu Description

Tender lentils slow-simmered with warming turmeric, finished with a sizzling tarka of golden ghee, roasted cumin, and fresh coriander.

Ingredients

  • • 1 cup whole wheat flour (atta)
  • • 1/2 cup bajra flour
  • • 1/2 cup jowar flour
  • • 1/4 cup besan (chickpea flour)
  • • 1/4 cup corn flour (makki ka atta)
  • • 1 tsp salt
  • • 1 tsp carom seeds (ajwain)
  • • 2 tbsp ghee
  • • 3/4 cup water

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Combine the five flours, salt, and carom seeds in a bowl.

2
Phase 2

Rub in the ghee, add water, and knead into a smooth, firm dough; rest 20 minutes.

3
Phase 3

Pinch off lemon-sized balls and roll each into a thin disc.

4
Phase 4

Toast on a hot tawa until blistered, flipping once and pressing lightly.

5
Phase 5

Brush with ghee and serve hot.