Malabar Parotta: Flaky Flatbread To Complement Indian Curries

By Krati Purwar

July 6, 2025

Malabar parotta is a flaky Indian flatbread that can be paired with a variety of curries, both vegetable and non-vegetarian. It is usually prepared with maida and feels lightweight. Check out how to make it at home.

Ingredients

1 tbsp sugar 3 cups maida 2 tbsp ghee 1 tsp salt Oil for soaking Water for kneading 2 tbsp rava

Step 1

Mix maida, rava, salt, ghee, and sugar.

Step 2

Knead the dough with water. Grease it with and cover it for an hour.

Step 3

Punch it and divide it into dough balls. Keep them aside for another hour.

Step 4

Roll a ball into a flat disc, roll a spiral and cut the strips in the middle.

Step 5

Roll again and roast the paratha on a tawa.

Step 6

You will notice layers turning golden brown. Enjoy the paratha with your favourite curry.