Masala Parantha

Parantha is a flat bread that originated in the Indian subcontinent. Parantha is an amalgamation of the words parat and atta which literally means layers of cooked dough. 

My children usually love the stuffed paranthas. This time I tried to make plain parantha but with a twist. I was a bit apprehensive but surprisingly both of them relished this masala parantha! Here goes the recipe-

Ingredients-
For the dough
Atta (Flour)- 1 cup
Salt- to taste
Turmeric powder- a pinch
Sambar powder- 1/4 teaspoon
Asafoetida- a pinch
Oil- 1 tablespoon
Water-To knead the dough

For cooking 
Oil or Ghee- for cooking

Method-

In a large bowl mix atta (flour), salt, turmeric powder, sambar powder, asafoetida and oil. Add the required amount of water needed to make the dough soft. Keep the dough aside for 30 minutes. Roll the dough into small balls and then flatten them with your palms. Toss them over atta and then roll into circles. In the mean while heat the tawa or skillet. Lower the flame and place the rolled parantha. After a few seconds small air pockets will form. Flip the parantha onto the other side. Apply oil or ghee and again flip the parantha to the other side again. Apply ghee or oil. Serve hot with any curry of your choice. You can even serve this masala parantha with raita of your choice.

Enjoy!!!!!!!