LIQUID PARATHA

    A recently popularized recipe in the name of Paratha!!!  Liquid Paratha or a Paratha with Liquid Dough(Batter) it states.  As naturally as it is my very mind announced it cannot be Paratha in any terms.  How can a liquid dough... no batter it is, can make a literal Paratha?!!!  This newly found recipe is sweeping the social media and has got into a high profile recently.

    Though I am sceptical when it comes to such recipes, I wanted to give a try knowing deep within that it could never be like a PARATHA, may be something between Cheela or our very own Gothambu(Wheat Flour) Dosa.  But nothing wrong giving a try.  If at all, if it turns out to be like Paratha?  As quizzical as it is before making it... Would it by any chance, Puff up like a Paratha, as they show in the videos?  All these inquisitive questions fuelled up my idea to give it a try. 

    As mentioned in the recipe, mixed up the so-called Dough... I will say it as batter... Added some finely chopped Spring Onions, Kalonji, Turmeric Powder, a bit of Red Chilli Powder and Salt.  And even I struck to the given measurement of water for the Liquid Paratha Batter.  Rested the batter for about 15-20 minutes, because I was busy making normal Parathas, if at all, this recipe turned out to be a flop.

    Finished the batch of normal Parathas, then sceptically poured the Batter into the Chapati Griddle, waited for a while, drizzled a few drops of oil, flipped it out and waited and waited and waited for it to puff up like a paratha... it did... but it took some time for the process.  Making a Paratha out of this Batter is slightly time-consuming when it comes to the cooking process.  The final product was more or less like a Paratha.  And my humble *WARNING - EAT IT RIGHT AWAY, otherwise it is going to be like a Cheela/Gothambu Dosa. 

Anyway there was no compromise when it came to the taste of this so-called Paratha.  So, if you are feeling too lazy to knead a dough for Paratha, some days are like that. Or if you are in need of a quick fix recipe & if you can compromise for a real Paratha(Parathas are Parathas) then this Liquid Paratha would turn out to be handy. So no harm in trying out a new recipe which is Quick,  Easy, Tasty & Healthy too... but strictly not sticking on to the norms of a Classic Paratha.  Liquid Paratha is an utter compromising recipe... But still I would vote for it, and I am sure to make it again and again.  

 

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Cuisine - North Indian
Course - Main Course
Difficulty - Easy
Spice Level - Low- Medium
Yields - 5  Parathas
Author - SM

Preparation Time - 5 Minutes
Leavening Time -10 -15 Minutes
Cooking Time - 15 - 20 Minutes

HOW TO MAKE PARATHA WITH LIQUID DOUGH/LIQUID PARATHA

LIQUID PARATHA

INGREDIENTS:

For Paratha with Liquid Dough:

Wheat Flour - 1 Cup
Garlic - 1 Tablespoon
Spring Onions - a few stalks
Turmeric Powder - 1/2 Teaspoon
Red Chilli Powder - 1 Teaspoon
Kalonji(Nigella Seeds) - 1 Teaspoon
Salt - To Taste
Water - 2 Cups
Melted Butter - 1 Tablespoon 

 

For Cooking Liquid Paratha: 

Oil - a few Teaspoons

 

METHOD: 

For Paratha with Liquid Dough:

• Take a wide bowl big enough to hold all the ingredients.
• Finely mince the Garlic Pods & Spring Onions and keep it aside.
  
• First, mix the Wheat Flour and the rest of the dry ingredients, along with finely chopped Garlic and spring Onions.
  
• Then slowly pour in 1 Cup of Water and gently stir it with a whisk.
• Gradually pour in another Cup of Water and mix well until the ingredients are well incorporated and there are no lumps.
• Add in the melted butter and give a final whisk.
• The Liquid Batter should have a consistency similar to Dosa/Cheela Batter.
  
• Leave the Liquid Paratha Batter aside for about 10-15 Minutes.

LIQUID PARATHA

COOKING THE LIQUID PARATHAS:

• Heat a Tava/Griddle on a high flame.
• When the Tava/Griddle turns hot, lower the flame and gently pour in a ladle of Liquid Paratha Batter.
  
• Wait for the colour to change slightly.
• Drizzle a teaspoon of Oil.
  
• Now gently flip it up.  You may need to do this 3-4 times.
• Cook, flip... Cook, flip... Cook, flip, and slowly it will start to Puff up.
• Cook on a very low flame until the Liquid Parathas Puff up.
• Make sure that it is cooked through with brown crispy spots.
• Do not cook Liquid Parathas on high flame or allow it to burn.
• Once cooked, remove the Liquid Parathas from the Tava/Griddle.
• Place it on a plate or in a Casserole.
• Stack up the Liquid Parathas one over the other
• Cover it up with the kitchen towel.
• Just before serving, smear Oil/Butter/Ghee over the Liquid Parathas(optional).
• Serve Liquid Parathas hot with your choice of Vegetarian/Non-vegetarian Side Dishes.
• Goes well with Raithas or Pickles too.

NOTES:

• Some Wheat Flour may require a bit more or less Water measurement, Adjust accordingly.
• I have added  Spring Onions & Garlic in this Liquid Paratha recipe.
• Can add Mint or Coriander Leaves, or use any other herbs of your choice.
• Some recipes even call for adding Garam Masala/Chaat Masala/Cumin Powder etc.,  
• Try new versions of Liquid Paratha recipes with different add-ons.
  
• Do not overheat the Tava/Griddle while cooking the Liquid Parathas.
• If adding Oil while cooking Liquid Parathas do not overheat the Tava/Griddle until smoke forms.
• There will be condensation underneath each cooked Liquid Parathas, Kitchen Towels absorb the moisture and prevent Parathas getting soggy.
• Reverse the stack after piling up the Liquid Parathas.
• If serving later, store them in an insulated casserole lined with a kitchen towel to absorb the condensation.
• But I suggest EAT IT RIGHT AWAY, otherwise it is going to be like a Cheela/Gothambu Dosa.