Lachha Parathas

Preparation Time : 20 mins.
Cooking Time : 20 mins. Makes 8 parathas.

Ingredients
3 cups plain flour (maida)
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons oil
warm water for kneading
oil for rolling and shallow frying

How To Proceed
1. Sieve the flour and salt together in bowl. Rub in the oil and add enough warm water gradually. Knead to a smooth dough. Cover with a wet muslin cloth and leave aside for 20 minutes.
2. Knead again and divide the dough into 8 portions. Shape individually into even sized rounds.
3. Roll out each dough round into a circle of 150 mm. (6") diameter. Cut into 50 mm. (2") strips lengthways. Place all the strips over the center one.
4. Roll up like a Swiss roll. Press a little with your fingers. Pour 1/2 teaspoon of oil
on each roll.
5. Take one roll at a time and roll it out into a circle of about 125 mm. (5") diameter.
6. When you remove the round, place it on your palms and lightly press towards the center to show the layers clearly.
7. Heat a tava and cook the rounds lightly on both sides. When you want to serve, cook the rounds directly on the gas or preferably on charcoal.
8. Apply butter and serve hot.