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Print this Recipe (Paranthas) Paranthas differ considerably from other Indian breads. They are the enriched, griddle-fried breads that Indians couldn't imagine living without. The common factor in just about all paranthas is some measure of oil, butter, ghee, or shortening mixed into the dough, and then some more that is used for individual pan-frying. Authentically, paranthas are made on a tava-griddle (of any size). Unfortunately, these objects of deep affection, especially the more elaborate versions, exemplify the adage: That which tastes so good, must be bad for you. While possibly transcendant for the soul, the heart may not appreciate the fat that is used. So, my recipes use the least amount of fat possible, but if you are watching your health, eat these breads sparingly or save them for when you are allowing yourself some indulgence. The simplest paranthas are made with whole wheat and water dough and minal fat, such as Basic Griddle-Fried Breads (see Breads and Crepes). The next kind are slightly more elaborate affairs made with ghee (or any other fat), spices, herbs, and vegetables worked into the dough, such as Griddle-Fried Spinach and Red Bell Pepper Breads (see Breads and Crepes). Then come the kind that are layered (lachaedar), and flaky (khasta), such as Griddle-Fried Layered Green Chile Pepper Breads and Griddle-Fried Maghlai Breads with Almonds and Poppy Seeds (see Breads and Crepes). Requiring a little more work, but well worth the effort, are yet another level of parantha breads--the stuffed kind, filled with every imaginable vegetable, dal, and meat. And finally, there are the stuffed sweet paranthas, oozing with ghee or butter and melted sugars-jaggery (the British term for Indian brown sugar, gur), or regular table sugar. HEALTH NOTES: Paranthas can be cooked like a chapatti-without any fat in the dough or any frying. Such paranthas are lightly basted with butter before serving. This renders a lighter, healthier parantha, such as My Healthy Griddle-Fried Mashed Potato Breads (see Breads and Crepes). All parantha breads, even the stuffed kind, can also be made in the oven, like naan. Roll out the paranthas following any of the recipes, and then instead of cooking them on the tava (griddle), place them on lightly greased baking trays and grill as for Basic Oven-Grilled Leavened Breads (see Breads and Crepes). Chapati breads can also be made in a similar manner but you have to roll them much thicker, or they will dry out. From "1,000 Indian Recipes." Copyright 2002 by Neelam Batra. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This recipe comes from the Cook'n collection. Try Cook'n for FREE!
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