Malabar Parotta

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Ingredients

2 cups	all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon	sugar
1 teaspoon	salt
2 tablespoons	oil
1 cup	water
as needed	oil for cooking

Instructions

1. 1 In a large bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, sugar, and salt.
2. 2 Add 2 tablespoons of oil and mix well.
3. 3 Gradually add water and knead to form a soft, smooth dough.
4. 4 Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
5. 5 Divide the dough into 6 equal portions and roll each portion into a smooth ball.
6. 6 Flatten each ball slightly and roll it out into a thin disc.
7. 7 Apply a little oil on the surface of the disc and fold it like a fan, then coil it into a spiral.
8. 8 Let the coiled dough rest for another 10 minutes.
9. 9 Roll out each coiled dough into a flat disc again, being careful not to press too hard.
10. 10 Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a little oil.
11. 11 Cook each parotta on the skillet, adding oil as needed, until both sides are golden brown and cooked through.
12. 12 Serve hot with curry or chutney.