Malabar Paratha – 45-Minute Recipe
Flaky, buttery Malabar Paratha is a classic Kerala flatbread that pairs wonderfully with savory meat dishes or a sweet splash of condensed milk. Its simple ingredients—flour, butter, salt, and sugar—combine to create a light, layered texture that melts in your mouth. Quick to rest and roll, this paratha is a comforting staple for any meal.
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Ingredients
- plain flour, to taste
- butter, to taste
- salt, to taste
- sugar, to taste
Instructions
- 1Combine plain flour, salt, and sugar in a mixing bowl.
- 2Add butter and mix until the dough resembles coarse crumbs.
- 3Knead the dough until smooth, then cover and rest for at least 30 minutes to allow the gluten to relax.
- 4Divide the rested dough into small balls.
- 5Roll each ball into a thin circle, then fold and roll again to create layers.
- 6Repeat the folding and rolling process until the dough is flaky and layered.
- 7Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook each paratha until golden brown on both sides.
- 8Serve hot, optionally with condensed milk or as an accompaniment to meat dishes.
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Rest the dough
Cover the kneaded dough and let it rest for at least 30 minutes before shaping.
Layer through folding
Roll each ball thin, fold, and roll again repeatedly to build flaky layers.
Skillet heat
Heat the skillet over medium heat and cook each paratha until golden brown on both sides.
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45 min estimated total time for 4 servings.
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Frequently asked questions
- How long does it take to make Malabar Paratha?
- About 45 minutes in total: 30 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Malabar Paratha recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Malabar Paratha recipe come from?
- It was shared by dishoom_uk on tiktok.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.