Quick Bread Recipe » Parathas

Parathas are the shallow-fried version of chapatis. This recipes make crunchier and less-flaky parathas than those I buy from the store. Serve with cinnamon-sugar for a sweet treat or with curries as a scooping bread.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon melted butter
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried mixed herbs
• ¾ cup water
• oil for frying

Cooking Directions

1. Mix all-purpose flour and whole wheat flour in a bowl. Sprinkle salt on top. Add butter, sugar, garlic powder, and dried herbs. Mix together with your fingers. Pour water in gradually; continue to mix by hand until a soft dough is formed.
2. Knead dough until smooth and elastic, about 7 minutes. Cover with a damp cloth; let rest for 30 minutes.
3. Divide dough into 8 equal portions. Shape into smooth balls; lightly flatten. Dust with flour and roll into thin circles about 1/16-inch thick and 7 inches in diameter.
4. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Fry each dough circle until golden, about 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts

• calories138.8
• carbohydrateContent24.1 g
• cholesterolContent3.8 mg
• fatContent3.2 g
• fiberContent1.6 g
• proteinContent3.5 g
• saturatedFatContent1.2 g
• sodiumContent302.5 mg
• sugarContent0.7 g