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

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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.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Paratha Roti?

As written, 50 minutes: 35 of prep and 15 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 5 (20 minutes): "Rest the spiral dough balls for 20 minutes, then roll each flat into a thin circle."

How do I know when Paratha Roti is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 6: cook until puffed and lightly golden on both sides.

Is there a substitute for baking powder in Paratha Roti?

The entry for Paratha Roti calls for 2 tsp baking powder. In its place: For each teaspoon, use a quarter teaspoon of baking soda plus half a teaspoon of cream of tartar.

Can I make Paratha Roti gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Paratha Roti 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 many calories are in Paratha Roti?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 290 calories, with 5 g protein, 42 g carbohydrate and 11 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 380 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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