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Sweet Paratha
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Sweet Paratha

Sweet Paratha is whole wheat flat bread. This Paratha is filled with a delicious combination of nuts, cinnamon and sugar. It makes a great and easy breakfast or a snack with cup of tea or coffee!
Course Bread
Cuisine Indian
Keyword parantha
Servings 4 Paratha

Ingredients

Dough

  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • Approx. 1/3 cup lukewarm water

Filling

  • 1/3 cup almonds coarsely grind
  • 1/3 cup walnuts coarsely grind
  • 2 tablespoon coconut powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
  • 1/3 cup sugar

Also need

  • 1/4 cup whole wheat flour for rolling the Paratha
  • Approx. 1-1/2 tablespoons oil for cooking the Paratha

Instructions

  • In a bowl mix the flour, salt, and oil. Add about 1/3 cup of water to make dough add remaining water as needed to make smooth and pliable dough. Knead the dough on a lightly greased surface. Cover the dough and keep it aside for at least 15 minutes.
  • For the filling mix the almonds, walnuts coconut, cinnamon, and sugar, set aside.
  • Knead the dough again and divide into 4 equal parts.
  • Roll the dough into 3-inch diameter circles. Place about 3 tablespoons filling mix in the center. Seal by pulling the edges of the rolled dough together to make a ball. Proceed to make all four balls.
  • Let them settle for 3 to 4 minutes before rolling.
  • Heat the skillet on medium high. Note: An iron skillet works best. To check if the skillet is hot enough, sprinkle a couple of drops of water on it. When the water sizzles right away, the skillet is ready.
  • First lightly roll the filled ball in dry whole-wheat flour.
  • Lightly press the ball on the sealed side and keep it on the topside when rolling. Roll the ball lightly into about 7-inch circles. Whenever the dough sticks to the rolling pin or rolling surface, lightly sprinkle dry whole-wheat flour on both sides of the semi-rolled Paratha.
  • Place the Paratha over the skillet. After a few seconds you will see the Paratha change color and puff in different places.
  • 10. At this point flip the Paratha over. You should see some golden-brown spots on the topside. After a few seconds, spread about 1 teaspoon of oil on the Paratha. Again, flip the Paratha and lightly press the puffed areas with a spatula.
  • Flip again and press with the spatula making sure the Paratha is golden-brown on both sides.
  • Sweet Paratha can be served hot or at room temperature. Paratha can be kept at room temperature for about week.