Griddled Flatbread (Paratha)

Griddled Flatbread (Paratha)

  • 16 Servings
  • 130 Calories per Serving
This flatbread, a classic accompaniment to Indian cuisine is griddle-fried. The yoghurt and shortening give it its traditional flakiness, in place of butter, which is traditionally brushed between layers of dough.

Ingredient List

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup shortening
  • 1/2 cup Mountain High® original plain yoghurt
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Preparation

  1. In a large bowl, combine flour, garlic powder, and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles crumbles. Knead in yoghurt and green onions. Continue kneading, gradually adding in water a few tablespoons at a time. Place dough on counter lightly dusted with flour; cover with plastic wrap. Let stand about one hour at room temperature.
  2. Cut dough into eight balls about 1 inch in diameter. Roll out each ball to about 7 inches in diameter and about 1/16-inch thick on lightly floured surface.
  3. Heat a griddle to medium heat. Brush the cooking surface lightly with olive oil. Cook one flatbread on the griddle about 30 seconds or until you see small bubbles on the surface and the bottom is golden brown; turn and cook until bottom is browned, about 1 minute. (The bread will start to puff with steam. Press the area where the steam is escaping with a spatula.) Remove from heat to heatproof plate; cover with foil to keep warm while preparing remaining flatbreads. Repeat with remaining dough circles, brushing the cooking surface with oil between each flatbread. Tear or cut flatbread in half before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Information (Amount per serving)

Total Fat 5g 8%, Saturated Fat 1 1/2g 7%, Cholesterol 0mg 0%, Sodium 80mg 3%, Potassium 45mg 1%, Total Carbohydrate 19g 6%, Dietary Fiber 0g 0%, Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 6%, Vitamin D 0%, Vitamin E 6%, Thiamin 10%, Riboflavin 6%, Niacin 6%, Vitamin B6 0%, Folic Acid 8%, Vitamin B12 0%, Pantothenic Acid 0%, Phosphorus 2%, Magnesium 0%, Zinc 0%, Selenium 10%, Copper 0%, Manganese 8%

Nutrition Other (Amount per serving)

Calories 130, Calories from Fat 50, Trans Fat 0g, Monounsaturated Fat 1 1/2g, Polyunsaturated Fat 2 1/2g, Soluble Fiber 0g, Insoluble Fiber 0g, Sugars 0g, Protein 2g, Beta-Carotene 0%, Omega-3 0g, Carbohydrate Choice 1, Starch 1/2, Fruit 0, Other Carbohydrate 1, Skim Milk 0, Low-Fat Milk 0, Milk 0, Vegetable 0, Very Lean Meat 0, Lean Meat 0, Medium-Fat Meat 0, High-Fat Meat 0, Fat 1, Fruits 0c, Vegetables 0c, Grains 1oz-eq, Meat & Beans 0oz-eq, Dairy 0c, Fats & Oils 1tsp