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    Home » Flatbread » Kerala Parotta with Veg Curry

    How to make Kerala Parotta Recipe with Wheat flour

    Published: Feb 9, 2021 · Modified: Apr 21, 2021 by Pavani · 21 Comments

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    Kerala Parotta is a flaky and buttery flatbread that can be easily made at home. This version is made with a combination of wheat flour and all purpose flour. Serve with a creamy vegetable curry for a delicious meal.

    Blue plate with 3 Kerala Parotta and a bowl of vegetable curry

    South India is known for rice dishes like pongal and lentil dishes like idli, dosa and so on. But today I have a delicious Kerala paratha or Malabar Parotta that is a popular flatbread in Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

    This flaky, layered parotta is a delight to make and eat. Traditionally it is made with all purpose flour (or maida), egg and a lot of oil.

    My version is eggless and is made with a combination of wheat flour (atta) and all purpose flour, making it somewhat guilt-free. All purpose flour gives the recipes its soft, chewier texture while whole-wheat makes it fiber rich.

    The best combination for Kerala parotta is spicy Kerala egg curry or a vegetable curry. Recipe for the veg curry is included in this post.

    Grey bowl with vegetable curry and cilantro on top

    Ingredients

    To make Kerala parotta, you need basic pantry ingredients:

    • I use a 50:50 ratio of all purpose flour and whole wheat flour or atta*. If I add any more atta, the texture of the parotta will not be as flaky.
    • oil
    • salt, sugar
    Ingredients needed - details in recipe card

    To make the veg curry for parotta, you need:

    • vegetables of choice - potato, carrot, green beans, green peas, broccoli etc. are great options. You can also use frozen mixed vegetables if fresh are not available.
    • for the spice powder - coriander seeds, dried red chilies
    • other ingredients - mustard seeds, onion, ginger, garlic, tomato, coconut milk and salt
    Blue plate with layered and flaky parotta

    How to make Wheat Parotta

    To make the best Kerala paratha start by mixing all purpose and whole-wheat flour, salt and sugar in a mixing bowl. Add oil and rub it into the flour until it resembles damp sand.

    Add warm water in a steady stream, while mixing the dough and knead into a soft, pliable dough. Knead well for 6~8 minutes. Cover with a damp dish towel and set aside for at least 1 hour.

    Dry and wet Ingredients being mixed in a mixing bowl into a smooth dough

    Divide the dough into 8~10 equal balls. Work with one dough ball at a time and keep the rest covered.

    Dough set aside covered in damp kitchen towel and divided into 8 equal parts

    On a lightly greased work surface, roll out the dough as thin as possible. Brush or rub the dough to help in rolling out the dough thinner. It is OK if it tears or rips.

    Once the dough is as thin as you can get, brush a layer of oil and pleat the dough like you would a sari. Then roll the pleat up tightly into a ball.

    Dough being rolled out as thin as possible and then pleated and rolled

    Set aside the rolled dough balls covered for 15~20 minutes. Repeat it with the remaining dough. Resting the dough is very important step -- this relaxes the gluten in the flour and makes rolling the parotta easier.

    Gently flatten the rolls balls and roll out into a paratha/ roti making sure not to squash the layers.

    Heat a griddle on medium high heat and cook the parathas until golden brown spots form on both sides. Brush with oil or ghee. Gently crush it with both your hands to separate the layers. Enjoy!!

    Rolled out parotta cooked on a hot griddle until golden brown on both sides

    How to make Kerala Vegetable Curry

    To make the parotta curry recipe, start by making the spice powder. Dry roast coriander seeds and dried red chilies until fragrant and starting to change color. Remove from pan and set aside to cool. Once cooled, grind this into a coarse powder.

    Toasted spices ground to a coarse powder

    Make onion-tomato paste - Heat oil, add onions, garlic and ginger. Cook on medium flame, stirring frequently, until onions start to get lightly browned around the edges.

    Next add tomatoes and cook until they are mushy. Remove from the pan and set aside. Grind into a smooth paste without adding any water.

    Sautéed onion, tomato and ground to a paste

    In the same pan, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, add mustard seeds and once they start to splutter, add the vegetables and mix well. Cover and cook till the veggies are tender, about 8~10 minutes.

    Stir in turmeric and the ground masala powder. Mix well and cook for 1~2 minutes.

    Step by step photos showing the cooking of vegetables with coconit milk

    Next add the ground onion-tomato masala paste and cook for another 3~4 minutes. Stir in coconut milk, salt and garam masala. Mix well and bring the mixture to a boil. Curry is ready at this point, but if you think it is too thick for your liking, add more water and cook for couple more minutes.

    Blue bowl with mixed vegetable curry

    Tips

    • I recommend using Indian chapati flour or atta because it is less hearty than American whole wheat flour.
    • Take your time kneading the dough. The well kneaded it is, the better the parotta are going to turn out.
    • It is important to rest the dough properly. This ensures that the gluten relaxes and the dough is easy to roll out.
    • Gently crushing the Malabar paratha with your hands helps in separating the layers and giving them the flaky texture.
    • For a creamier curry, substitute coconut milk with ½ cup coconut cream.
    • Add cubes of paneer or tofu or chickpeas to make the curry protein rich.
    Hand holding a piece of flaky Kerala paratha

    More delicious vegetarian side dish for Kerala Parotta

    • Creamy rajma curry
    • Potlakaya kura/ Snake gourd curry
    • Soy flakes masala curry
    • Zucchini Masala Curry
    • Paneer and white beans curry
    • Enchor Kofta (Jackfruit kofta)
    • Green paneer curry

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    Kerala Parotta
    Kerala Parotta

    Kerala Parotta with Vegetable Curry

    Flaky Kerala Paratha with wheat flour and served with delicious vegetable curry. A yummy combination to make for any meal. Try it!
    Author: Pavani
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    Prep Time: 30 mins
    Cook Time: 30 mins
    Resting Time:: 1 hr 20 mins
    Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins
    Course: bread
    Cuisine: kerala, south indian
    Servings: 6 Servings

    Ingredients

    For Parotta:

    • 1½ cups All purpose flour
    • 1½ cups Whole wheat flour/ Atta
    • 1 teaspoon Sugar
    • To taste Salt
    • 3 tablespoons Oil, plus more for making paratha
    • As needed Warm Water

    For Kerala Vegetable Curry:

    • 2 tablespoons Coriander seeds
    • 3 Dry red chilies (adjust as per taste)
    • 2 tablespoons Oil, divided
    • 1 Large Onion, chopped
    • 2 Garlic cloves, minced
    • 1" Ginger piece, finely grated
    • 2 Medium Tomatoes, chopped
    • ½ teaspoon Mustard seeds
    • 2 cups Mixed Vegetables (potato, carrot, green beans & peas)
    • 1 cup Coconut milk*
    • ¼ teaspoon Turmeric
    • To taste Salt
    • 1 teaspoon Garam Masala

    Instructions

    To Make Parotta:

    • In a mixing bowl, combine flours, salt and sugar. Mix well to combine. Add the oil and warm water in a steady stream, while mixing the dough and knead into a soft, pliable dough. Knead well for 6~8 minutes. Cover with a damp dish towel and set aside for at least 1 hour.
      1½ cups All purpose flour, 1½ cups Whole wheat flour/ Atta, 1 teaspoon Sugar, To taste Salt, 3 tablespoons Oil, plus more for making paratha, As needed Warm Water
    • Divide the dough into 8~10 equal balls. Work with one dough ball at a time and keep the rest covered.
    • On a lightly greased work surface, roll out the dough as thin as possible. Brush or rub the dough to help in rolling out the dough thinner. Once the dough is as thin as you can get, brush a layer of oil and pleat the dough like you would a sari. Then roll the pleat up tightly into a ball.
    • Set aside the rolled dough balls covered for 15~20 minutes. Repeat it with the remaining dough. Resting the dough is very important step -- this relaxes the gluten in the flour and makes rolling the parotta easier.
    • Gently flatten the rolls balls and roll out into a paratha/ roti making sure not to squash the layers.
    • Heat a griddle on medium high heat and cook the parathas until golden brown spots form on both sides. Brush with oil or ghee for added taste and yumminess.

    To Make Vegetable Curry:

    • Heat a saute pan on medium heat, add coriander seeds and dry red chilies. Toast them until fragrant and they start turning lightly dark in color. Remove from pan and set aside to cool. Once cooled, grind this into a coarse powder.
      2 tablespoons Coriander seeds, 3 Dry red chilies (adjust as per taste)
    • In the same pan; heat 1 tablespoon oil, add onions, garlic and ginger. Cook on medium flame, stirring frequently, until onions start to get lightly browned around the edges.
      2 tablespoons Oil, divided, 1 Large Onion, chopped, 2 Garlic cloves, minced, 1" Ginger piece, finely grated
    • Next add tomatoes and cook until they are mushy. Remove from the pan and set aside. Grind into a smooth paste without adding any water.
      2 Medium Tomatoes, chopped
    • In the same pan, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, add mustard seeds and once they start to splutter, add the vegetables and mix well. Cover and cook till the veggies are tender, about 8~10 minutes.
      ½ teaspoon Mustard seeds, 2 cups Mixed Vegetables (potato, carrot, green beans & peas)
    • Stir in turmeric and the ground masala powder. Mix well and cook for 1~2 minutes.
      ¼ teaspoon Turmeric
    • Next add the ground onion-tomato masala paste and cook for another 3~4 minutes. Stir in coconut milk, salt and garam masala. Mix well and bring the mixture to a boil. Curry is ready at this point, but if you think it is too thick for your liking, add more water and cook for couple more minutes.
      1 cup Coconut milk*, 1 teaspoon Garam Masala, To taste Salt

    Notes

    • I recommend using Indian chapati flour or atta because it is less hearty than American whole wheat flour.
    • Take your time kneading the dough. The well kneaded it is, the better the parotta are going to turn out.
    • It is important to rest the dough properly. This ensures that the gluten relaxes and the dough is easy to roll out.
    • Gently crushing the Malabar paratha with your hands helps in separating the layers and giving them the flaky texture.
    • For a creamier curry, substitute coconut milk with ½ cup coconut cream.
    • Add cubes of paneer or tofu or chickpeas to make the curry protein rich.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 461kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 181mg | Potassium: 492mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3127IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 5mg
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    1. rawraj

      August 25, 2021 at 9:03 am

      I remember in college having this in kerala restaurants with a mixed veg kurma and kadala curry. But just can't seem to the find those recipes. I am not in the south anymore.
      Its really suprising that it is not mentioned anywhere on the internet. Even the other options you give are something I have never eaten with parothas. Yeah it was mostly non-veg. But I still loved eating it with mixed-veg Korma which was a bit different from the north Indian Kurma and also Kadala curry which is different from the channa masala in North.
      Still searching for those recipes. Wanted to just put my 2 cents as to how and when did we stop eating those traditional dishes.

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