Lachcha Parantha (layered Indian Bread)

"Lachcha Parantha" is a very creative style of presenting any plain parantha !! Long strips are cut out of the rolled dough and then stacked on top of one another to form a layered look of the Indian Bread. These Paranthas are served with Koftas(Stuffed and fried dumplings)Or with rich gravies like"Shahi Mutter Paneer" or "Paneer Butter Masala"!! 

Ingredients:
2 cup wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon clarified butter(ghee)
water enough for kneading
clarified butter for crisping
extra flour for proper rolling of the dough.

Method:

  In a mixing bowl , add flour, salt and ghee. Mix all the ingredients well.
Add portions of water and knead the flour into a soft dough. Keep aside for five minutes.
Make 6-8 balls out of the dough.
Using a rolling pin and board, roll the balls into an 8-10 inch circle.
Starting from middle, cut long strips using a cutter and stack them on one another.
Coil them and again gently roll into a circle .
Heat the griddle(tawa). Place the rolled parantha on the griddle and crisp it from both sides on medium flame .
Apply little ghee and crisp the parantha properly.

Tasty "lachcha parantha" is ready !! Enjoy with "Sabjiyaan Mazedar"

Optional notes:
Many other varieties of lachcha parantha is prepared. One of the most famous is "Pudina lachcha parantha"(recipe will be posted soon)
Kneading dough with milk will make the paranthas more soft and tasty!!