Paratha Roti

Name: Paratha Roti
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp salt; 1 cup warm water; 1/4 cup vegetable shortening, softened; 4 tbsp vegetable oil

Soft, layered Caribbean flatbread cooked on a hot skillet until flaky and tender. Perfect for scooping up savory curries and stews.

50 minMediumServes 4290 cal/serving

CaribbeanSideStovetopVegetarianVeganNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeLow-SugarLow-SodiumAlcohol-FreeNightshade-Free

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 cup warm water
1/4 cup vegetable shortening, softened
4 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tsp baking powder, and 1 tsp salt.
2

Gradually add 1 cup warm water and knead for 5 minutes until a smooth, soft dough forms.
3

Divide dough into four equal balls and let rest covered for 15 minutes.
4

Roll each ball out thin, spread with 1/4 cup softened vegetable shortening, cut a slit from the center to the edge, roll tightly into a cone, and press the tip inside to form a spiral dough ball.
5

Rest the spiral dough balls for 20 minutes, then roll each flat into a thin circle.
6

Heat a heavy skillet over medium-high heat, cook each flat dough circle for 1 minute, brush with 4 tbsp vegetable oil, flip, brush again, and cook until puffed and lightly golden on both sides.

Questions

Can I make Paratha Roti gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 3 cups all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Paratha Roti keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Paratha Roti?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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