Flaky Roti Paratha

Step 1

Add flour to a large bowl, add the salt and rub in the soft butter. Use your fingertips and rub in the butter until it's well incorporated

Step 2

Slowly add in the water, until you form a soft dough. You may not require all of the water

Step 3

Knead for a couple of minutes. Dough will be soft and pliable

Step 4

Divide the dough into 8 pieces and roll them into neat balls

Step 5

Roll each ball into a circle, as thin as possible. Use your hands to stretch the dough as you go along. It doesn't have to be a perfect circle. Brush each circle with butter, sprinkle a little flour on top

Step 6

Fold the dough like a fan

Step 7

Roll the dough into a circle and tuck the edge underneath. Place the dough on a plate dusted with flour, cover with cling wrap and freeze for 30 minutes

Step 8

Remove from freezer and roll out the dough into a circle, about 16cm in diameter. Try rolling the dough on one side only and not too thin as you want to see the layers when toasted

Step 9

Toast each paratha on a hot pan, on medium heat. Brush each side with butter if you prefer. Place on a cooling rack and keep warm in a warm oven. You can use your hands and squish the paratha to see the layers. Serve immediately