Khasta Parota

Khasta Parota is a flaky, layered Indian bread baked to perfection with ghee and flour — crisp on the outside, soft inside, and deliciously rich in every bite.

Ingredients

1. 4 tbsp ghee
2. 2 cups refined flour (maida)
3. 1 egg
4. 1 tsp salt
5. 1 tbsp sugar
6. Water as required

Instructions

1. Prepare the Dough

   • Melt the ghee and set it aside.
   • In a mixing bowl, combine refined flour, sugar, and salt.
   • Add 2 tbsp of melted ghee and the egg.
   • Gradually add water and knead into a soft, smooth dough.
   • Divide the dough into three equal portions.
   • Roll out each portion into a chapati.
   • Cover the rolled chapatis with a damp cloth and keep them aside.

2. Layer and Fold the Parotas

   • Spread a little ghee on a flat surface.
   • Place one chapati on it and apply ghee evenly on top.
   • Gently stretch the chapati from the edges to make it thinner without tearing.
   • Fold it in half, then again into a quarter to form a triangle.
   • Cover the folded triangles with a damp cloth to prevent drying.

3. Bake the Parotas

   • Preheat the oven to 190°C.
   • Lightly flatten each triangle with your hands to form a thin parota.
   • Arrange them on a baking tray, keeping at least 10 cm of space between each.
   • Bake for about 30 minutes at 190°C, or until golden brown and crisp.

4. Serve

   • Remove from the oven and brush with a little ghee if desired.
   • Serve hot with curry, chutney, or yogurt for a perfectly flaky, buttery treat.