Indian
Indian - South Indian Classics
Malabar Parotta
Chef's Menu Description
An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.
Ingredients
- • 3 cups plain flour (maida)
- • 1 egg, beaten
- • 1/4 cup milk
- • 1/2 cup warm water
- • 1 tbsp sugar
- • 1 tsp salt
- • 1/2 cup ghee or softened oil
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Knead the flour, egg, milk, water, sugar, and salt for 10 minutes into a soft, shiny dough.
2
Phase 2
Divide into 8 balls, coat generously with ghee, and rest 3 hours.
3
Phase 3
On an oiled surface, stretch each ball into a paper-thin translucent sheet.
4
Phase 4
Roll the sheet tightly into a log, coil it into a spiral, and rest 10 minutes.
5
Phase 5
Flatten the spirals and cook on a hot griddle with ghee until golden and crisp on both sides.
6
Phase 6
Stack the parottas and crush them gently between your palms to separate the layers; serve with korma.