Zaatar Chili Paratha

Zaatar is a middle eastern spice that is made with sumac, sesame seeds, marjoram, oregano, thyme and salt. This spice can be easily made at home but to makes things easy I buy a store bought. When I recently tried the Zaatar spice paratha, it was a huge hit and I knew it was worth sharing. The spice blend combined with chili flakes is perfect way to flavor the parathas. Checkout this quick and easy recipe that can be made in less than 10 minutes

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Course Breakfast, lunch

Cuisine Indian Fusion

Servings 6 parathas

Ingredients

Salt as needed
6 tsp olive oil
1 tsp chili flakes
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup water or as needed

5 tablespoon Zaatar spice blend

1/4 cup ground sumac
1 tablespoon dried thyme
2 tablespoon marjoram
2 tbsp oregano
Salt as needed

Instructions

You can make fresh Zaatar spice blend if it is not readily available
In a bowl mix flour, salt, 1 tsp olive oil and add water as needed to form a semisoft dough
Knead the dough and let it rest for 10 minutes
After 10 minutes start out rolling the dough using dry flour into a thin circle
Add few drops of oil and brush the oil all over and sprinkle with Zaatar spice and red chili flakes as required
Seal the paratha forming a 1/2 circle and brush with little more oil
Sprinkle the Zaatar spice and chili flakes again
Seal and form a triangle and roll into a medium size paratha
Cook the paratha using oil
Serve immediately with yogurt or by itself