Ajwain Paratha

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Ingredients

2 cups	whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon	ajwain seeds
1 teaspoon	salt
2 tablespoons	ghee or oil
as needed	water
as needed	ghee or oil for cooking

Instructions

1. 1 In a mixing bowl, combine whole wheat flour, ajwain seeds, and salt.
2. 2 Add ghee or oil to the flour mixture and mix well until it resembles breadcrumbs.
3. 3 Gradually add water and knead into a soft dough. Cover and let it rest for 15 minutes.
4. 4 Divide the dough into equal portions and roll each portion into a ball.
5. 5 Flatten each ball slightly and roll it out into a circle of about 6 inches in diameter.
6. 6 Heat a tawa or skillet over medium heat.
7. 7 Place the rolled paratha on the hot tawa and cook for about 1-2 minutes until bubbles appear.
8. 8 Flip the paratha and apply ghee or oil on the cooked side.
9. 9 Cook the other side until golden brown spots appear, then flip again and apply ghee or oil on the other side.
10. 10 Press gently with a spatula to ensure even cooking and crispness.
11. 11 Repeat the process with the remaining dough balls.
12. 12 Serve hot with yogurt, pickle, or any curry of your choice.