Crisp and Flaky Indian Flatbread

Name: Crisp and Flaky Indian Flatbread (Tawa Paratha)
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup whole wheat flour, plus more for dusting; ½ teaspoon salt; Sunflower or canola oil, for kneading; Sunflower or canola oil, for kneading; Ghee, for cooking

Tawa Paratha

Preparation info

Yield:
8
parathas

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Everyday Indian from Archana’s Kitchen

By Archana Doshi

Published 2026

About

A popular North Indian flatbread, Tawa Paratha is slightly crispy, layered, and cooked with ghee or butter, making it flaky and rich. I love the contrast between the crisp outer layer and the soft, buttery inside—it’s the perfect accompaniment to rich gravies and dals!

Ingredients

1 cup whole wheat flour, plus more for dusting
½ teaspoon salt
Sunflower o

Asia
India
Bread
Vegetarian

Method

In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, and 1 tablespoon of oil. Knead, adding a little water at a time, until a firm and smooth dough forms.

Add 1 tablespoon of oil to coat the dough and knead again. Cover and set aside for 15 minutes. Knead again, then divide the dough into 8 equal portions.

Roll the dough portions into balls and flatten them with the palm of your hand. Toss