BM #92 Day 23 -
Warqi Paratha is a rich, flaky, layered paratha which tastes amazing with any spicy gravy. The layers are filled with clarified butter(ghee) and shallow fried in ghee as well.
It definitely fits into the Nawabi or Mughalai cuisines. Though it is traditionally prepared with All purpose flour, I have opted to make them with whole wheat flour.
In the process of relearning the English alphabet, we have almost come to the end. For today, it is W for Warqi Paratha.
Ingredients -
*Wheat Flour 1 cup
Salt 1/4 tsp
Ajwain a pinch
Ghee 2-3 Tbsp (divided use)
* Traditionally this is made with All Purpose Flour (Maida). I have chosen to make with Whole Wheat Flour
Method Of Preparation -
In a mixing bowl, add the wheat flour, salt, ajwain and a teaspoon of ghee. Mix well.
Add warm water gradually to knead into a soft dough.
Cover and set aside for 20-30 minutes.
Make two portions of the dough.
a.Roll the one portion into an 8 inch disc. Brush ghee evenly on the rolled out disc. Fold one side of the disc to the middle, spread some ghee and then fold the other side to the end. It would resemble a rectangle.
b. Pat some ghee all over and fold the rectangle to the middle and fold from the other end to cover the first fold.
Repeat steps a and b 3-4 times. The resultant paratha would have about 16-20 layers with ghee smeared in every layer.
Heat a griddle and carefully transfer the rolled out paratha onto it.
After a few bubbles appear, flip the paratha and generously smear ghee. Allow the under side to cook and then make sure ghee is smeared on both sides and is well cooked.
Remove and continue with the other portion of the dough.
Slice and Serve warm with a spicy accompaniment.
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Preparation Time 20 minutes
Makes 2
I am super tempted by all the warqis parathas I have ogled at today. Have to try and make it asap. Yours looks so beautiful and inviting!!!
Same pinch even i have posted Warqi paratha for W and loved it to the core.How can we resist to this parathas na. Enjoyed making and having this parathas.
I am amazed to see the variety of Warqi parathas .Every warqi Paratha has a different technique and each one looks fabulous .
Yours with multi layers looks wonderful ! Must try all the variations .
Today is warqui paratha day for sure. Each paratha is unique in its own. Love your healthy version using wheat flour. With so much ghee between layers this surely tastes so yum.
Warqi paratha is great hit with W... LOve the flaky and crispy paratha recipe.
I liked this warqi paratha, as you have chosen to make it with whole wheat. Looking great and this platter is so inviting.
I think Warqi paratha was the hit among us all..yours has turned out great Harini..and yes we are almost at the end!
Warqi parathas is ruling the day.. I like your version as you've used wheat flour. Goes well with thick curries.
Same pinch dear. Warqi paratha is the paratha for the day. They were so flaky right. They look so crispy and yum.
Another unique layered paratha! Warqi paratha is the star of the day!! Yours have turned out so well HArini!
That is a lovely paratha with wheat flour. Love the layered paratha and each and every one is so unique in their folds.