Malabar Parotta: South Indian Flaky Flatbread

By Krati Purwar

March 9, 2025

Malabar parotta is a flaky flatbread enjoyed with gravies and semi-dry curries. It is crispy and pairs well with non-vegetarian and vegetarian delicacies. Here is your guide to making this flatbread in your kitchen.

Ingredients

2 tbsp rava 2 cups maida 1 tsp salt Water as needed 1 tbsp sugar Oil for kneading 2 tbsp ghee

Step 1

Take a large bowl and mix maida, rava, salt, sugar, and ghee.

Step 2

Add water gradually to knead a smooth and soft dough.

Step 3

Apply ghee on the surface and let the dough rest for 20 minutes.

Step 4

Roll a small dough ball and cut it into strips.

Step 5

Stack strips over each other, roll them and turn them into a ball.

Step 6

Roll the dough again and roast it on a tawa with ghee or oil. Enjoy!