Parattas - Pleating Process- Learn 3 different methods of pleating

The pleating process of Parattas is quite simple. But it is very important to follow certain steps regarding the same without any fail.

Here, I have added the pictures of 3 different methods of pleating. Hope you would pick the ones suitable and easier for preparation of parattas.

                             Method 1

After the dough is prepared, you may follow the steps followed in my earlier post. The link is given below: 

http://foodomania-seema.blogspot.in/2014/08/healthy-wheat-paratta-best-way-to-start.html

• Make balls out of the dough and rolled out with the help of a rolling pin. 
• Then start the pleating of the parattas. 
• Pleating process is simple as making a paper fan. 
• Just make sure that the pleats are crisp and then it is made into a pleated ball usually resembles a roll. 
• Then you may use a rolling pin to spread the roll into a paratta.
• Cook the rolled paratta and crush them with your hands as soon as you are serving it. 

Method 2

Method 2 makes use of the cutting process. 

• You need to cut the chapati into long strips.
• Take each strip and place it over the other
• Roll it and spread it into paratta
• Cook well and then crush with hands before serving

Method 3

Method 3 makes use of the rolling technique

• Roll the chapati into a pipe shape
• Roll it and spread it to form a paratta
• Cook well in tava with ghee or oil
• Serve hot and crush before serving

And here you are the final result of the 3 methods right in front of you!!