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herbed olive oil parathas
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Herbed Olive Oil Parathas

Layered, crispy parathas made with herb infused olive oil. Perfect as a side dish for Indian curries or just by itself! Vegan, easy to make, and dangerously hard to stop eating.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Additional Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 50 minutes
Course: Snacks and Appetizers
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Indian flatbread recipe, olive oil bread, paratha, parathas with olive oil, vegan Indian flatbread, vegan parathas
Servings: 8 Parathas
Calories: 450kcal
Author: Elaine S.

Ingredients

For the herb infused olive oil

  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 1 bunch mixed herbs cilantro, parsley and/or mint
  • 4 garlic cloves

For the dough

  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp herb infused olive oil
  • 1 cup warm water
  • Chopped herbs
  • Oil for pan frying

Instructions

  • To make the herb infused olive oil: Heat olive oil, herbs and whole garlic cloves in a saucepan over medium low heat. Hold at a low simmer for 15 minutes. If the oil begins to sputter and bubble, reduce the heat. Remove the add ins and transer to the oil to a jar anf place in the freezer or refridgerator to cool down.*
  • To make the dough: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, salt and sugar. Add in oil and warm water. Knead until a rough dough comes together, about 5 minutes. Cover the bowl with a warm, damp towel and let sit for 1 hour.
  • After the dough has rested, divide into 8 equal portions. Work with one dough piece at a time and place the rest under damp towel to stay moist. On a lighly floured surface, use a rolling pin to roll the dough out as thin as possible into a rectangle.
  • Brush the chilled olive oil over the surface of the dough and sprinkle with chopped herbs. Start at the long end of the rectangle and roll the dough into a tight log. Coil each end of the log in opposite directions until they meet at the center and then squiqye them down on top of each other. Set aside and cover with a damp towel to rest for another 1 hour.
  • Once the dough has rested, use a rolling pin to roll out each dough ball onto a lightly floured surface. Rotate the dough as you go, until you end up with an 8 inch circle of uniform thickness.
  • To cook the parathas: Preheat a large skillet over medium heat and add one paratha at a time. Cook for about 2-3 minutes per side, until no longer sticky. It's ok if it doesnt have any color yet. Transfer the par-cooked parathas to a plate.**
  • Once all of the parathas have been par-cooked, add about a tbsp of oil to the pan. Add in one parathas at a time, using tongs to frequently rotate it in the pan as it cooks. Cook until deeply golden brown and flip, doing the same on the other side. Repeat with the remaining parathas, adding a more oil in between each one. Serve immediantly or store in an air tight container and reheat in a skillet.

Notes

*if you plan to make the parathas within the next few hours, place the oil in the freezer so it can thicken slightly and become easier to spread. If your're making the oil the day before, place it in the fridge overnight for the same effect.
**At this point, the par-cooked parathas can be stored between sheet of parchment in the freezer or refriderator and taken out at any time for the final cook.

Nutrition

Serving: 1paratha | Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 26g | Sodium: 586mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g