Re: how do you make a layered paratha
Nadz, do the following step by step :
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Take a thick Pera .. ( if you make thin paratha, it loses its layers , so you want it to be slightly thicker then the roti )
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roll it out to the size of a paratha .. then spread a thin layer of butter on it .. not oil , but butter .. sprinkle dry ata over it, like almost one tsp dry ata ..
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start rolling it into a long strip
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now make the pera again by rotating the round snake strip, ensure that you round each circle on top of the previous one , so that it will create layers ..
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now press it gently and leave aside for just a minute ..
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Then press it more gently , and , thin out the corners of the pera with your hands ..
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Now ensure you put enough dry flour on it and start flattening it out into a full fledge paratha with the rolling pin. dont put too much pressure , or else you will kill the layers .. Just do it as gently as possible .
Now , heat the tawa smoking hot, pout oil on it, when oil heats up fully, turn the heat to medium and put the rolled out paratha on the tawa .. pour just a teaspoon ful of oil on the top and spread it with the spoon or a brush so that the oil is layered equally.. now flip the paratha .. let the other side get done .. flip again to ensure its fully cooked on both sides ..
Soon you will notice that it will start fluffing up in certain places .. and start crisping up in certain places .. that means paratha is almost done .. keep a few more seconds and then take it off the heat or it will start hardening up if it remains on the heat any further.
Enjoy the crispy, layered paratha