Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Prepare the Dough

   Add 2 cups of wheat flour to a large mixing bowl.

2. 2.Add Seasoning

   Add 1/2 tablespoon of salt to the flour.

3. 3.Add Fat

   Add 2 tablespoons of oil, ghee, or butter to the flour mixture.

4. 4.Mix Ingredients

   Mix the ingredients well with your hands until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

5. 5.Knead the Dough

   Gradually add water and knead the mixture to form a soft, pliable dough. Continue kneading until the dough is smooth and elastic.

6. 6.Rest the Dough

   Cover the dough and let it rest for 10 minutes.

7. 7.Re-knead Dough

   After 10 minutes, briefly knead the dough again to make it smoother.

8. 8.Divide Dough

   Divide the dough into equal portions.

9. 9.Flatten Dough Portion

   Take one portion of the dough, flatten it slightly, and dust it with a little dry flour.

10. 10.Roll into Circle

    Roll out the dough using a rolling pin into a large, thin circle.

11. 11.Cut Strips

    Using a knife or pizza cutter, make parallel cuts across the rolled-out dough, leaving a small border at the top and bottom intact.

12. 12.Grease Dough

    Brush the entire surface of the cut dough generously with oil, ghee, or butter.

13. 13.Form Log

    Carefully roll the dough from one end to the other, gathering all the strips into a long log.

14. 14.Grease Log

    Brush the log with a little more oil, ghee, or butter.

15. 15.Coil into Spiral

    Coil the log into a tight spiral shape, tucking the end underneath.

16. 16.Flatten Spiral

    Gently flatten the coiled dough with your palm.

17. 17.Dust with Flour

    Dust the flattened spiral with a little dry flour.

18. 18.Roll Paratha

    Roll out the spiral into a paratha of desired thickness, maintaining the round shape.

19. 19.Heat Tawa

    Heat a tawa (griddle) over medium flame. Once hot, place the rolled paratha onto the tawa.

20. 20.Cook First Side

    Cook on medium flame until small bubbles appear on the surface.

21. 21.Grease and Flip

    Brush the top surface of the paratha with oil, ghee, or butter. Flip the paratha.

22. 22.Cook Both Sides

    Cook the other side, brushing with more oil, ghee, or butter, until both sides are golden brown and crispy. Press gently with a spatula for even cooking.

23. 23.Separate Layers

    Remove the cooked Lachha Paratha from the tawa and gently crush it between your palms to separate the layers.

24. 24.Serve

    Serve hot with your favorite curry, dal, or pickle.