The dough has to soak in the oil for at least 3-4 hours to loosen the dough. |
The dough is stretched to become paper thin ..
should be almost see thru like a tissue.
Gather up the sheet, length wise,
folding it like a paper fan and then roll it up.
Some may get bubbles with air trapped inside..its fine.
Flatten the roll with hand or with a pastry roller,
allowing the porotta to rest for a few minutes in between if it offers resistance.
Cook on medium high heat on a griddle with very little oil. When one side turns opaque, flip and cook the other side. Apply a little oil so it stays soft longer. As soon as its removed from the griddle, fluff it up with both hands to loosen the layers. It's like hitting the sides of the porotta to dislodge the layers.
The Dough Recipe:
King Arthur Bread Flour or Maida – 2 cups
Water – 1 cup or a bit more.
1 Beaten egg (optional.. it just makes it softer)
Oil – 1 tbsp
Salt to taste
Make a smooth though loose dough with the ingredients.. use water to your judgement. Keep it aside covered in an oiled bowl for about 1 hour. Take it out and make small 2 inch size rolls and place on a wide oiled plate. Pour 2-4 tbsp oil or even more, so that the balls soak in the oil. Cover with a thin cloth or plastic wrap and keep in a warm space for 3-4 hours. Then stretch each ball to paper tissue thickness and then gather it and roll it up. Flatten with the palm of your hand or roller and cook on a griddle on both sides till golden brown.
28 comments:
Yummy... Looks very. Would love to have some hot porotta right now with some chicken curry :)
porotta yum beef um... yummm.....
wow malabar porotta...looks gud and yummy...love the step by step process as well
This Looks awasome and easy to do to..But I am sure it will be lot of practice.
Wow..porotta looks great and perfect..was looking for the perfect recipe..I guess my search ends here..thanks for sharing!
Wow..porotta looks awesome...nice pictorial presentation. :)
Shaheen,what beautiful photo's,they look like "Roses"
recipe coming later?
yours Myra xx
malabar porotta looks very nice..........
Ah, your post made my mouth water. Yummy!
this was one of the recipe i have been waiting to see. thank you.
Lubna
Looks awesome!..
ah this is a must-try for me.
I am a huge fan of this parotta. Some questions: how long will this remain soft once cooked? I mean does it have to be served straight off the stove or can I make a bunch and keep it wrapped in foil?
jyo, u can make this and place it in a casserole or wrap in foil to. stays fresh longer than regular rotis.
Makes me want to make it right now. Looks super drooly:)
superb..you make it look really easy. should give this a try. I am back to blogging after a long break. do check out my blog!!
Look wonderful. Can't wait to try out this portotta! Thanks for the recipe!
Wow! I have always wanted this recipe so badly! Im following ur blog as well as ur page on FB! :)
Alia
http://aliascreativelife.blogspot.com/
Oh it looks lovely... I must try it ASAP. Thanks a lot. This is an item I made and failed I hope it comes out well now
Cheers
Anisha
This looks so good.....I haven't mustered the courage to try this at home yet.
Fantastic ! makes it look easy with the pictures.
Wowoeowiie!!!! Perfect parathas!
I just had parathas for dinner too :)still I am craving for one more after seeing yours! :)
Nice to see your comment in my post shn :)..believe me or not I love your caramel custard the best among all..couldnt stop thinking of that when i posted mine..:)
Wow S, doesn't this look so delicious, how could anyone resist trying!
I was so relieved, after skimming your prev. post, that Kerala Mela was still there. I admit to being a lurker and not expressing my appreciation for that site till now -- your old neighbor to the north surely hopes you'll leave it up :)
Bookmarked! A must try for me..thanks for the pictorial!
thanks for making it look doable! Deliciousness.
Super!!! Love parotta. And thanks for the step by step.
Happy to follow u..
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Many years ago, we had a maid who worked with us very briefly- barely a couple of months. She made these parottas once for us- we have never forgotten them ( it's a different issue that I will also never forget that she hoodwinked us and left taking a generous sum because she said her father committed suicide!)
It's an art and you have managed to make it look so simple! Thanks for the effort!
That was me Miri from Peppermill
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