Farata

Farata

Farata (fah-RAH-tah)

Mauritian Paratha

Prep Time 50 min
📈 Difficulty Medium
👥 Servings
6
🔥 Calories 281 kcal

Flaky, layered flatbread with a crispy exterior and soft interior, made by folding butter into the dough and cooking on a hot griddle.

Nutrition & Info

280 kcal per serving
Protein 5.0g
Carbs 36.0g
Fat 13.0g
Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ gluten ⚠ dairy

Equipment Needed

tawa or flat griddle rolling pin mixing bowl

Presentation Guide

Vessel: plate or paper wrap

Accompaniments: any curry, achards, satini coco

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix flour, salt, and oil. Add warm water gradually and knead into a smooth, elastic dough. Rest twenty minutes.

  2. 2

    Divide into six balls. Roll each into a thin rectangle and spread generously with softened butter.

  3. 3

    Roll the rectangle up tightly into a long rope, then coil the rope into a spiral disc.

  4. 4

    Flatten each spiral gently with a rolling pin into a round disc about fifteen centimetres across.

  5. 5

    Cook on a hot greased tawa for two minutes per side, pressing and turning until flaky and golden.

  6. 6

    Scrunch each cooked farata gently between your palms to separate the layers. Serve warm.

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Did You Know?

The technique of scrunching farata between the palms after cooking is what creates its signature flaky layers and is a skill that takes years to perfect.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

  • tawa or flat griddle
  • rolling pin
  • mixing bowl

Accompaniments

any curry, achards, satini coco

The Story Behind Farata

Farata is the Mauritian evolution of the Indian paratha, brought by indentured laborers and refined over generations on the island. The Mauritian version is notably flakier and richer than many Indian parathas, reflecting the French influence of laminating dough with fat. It has become the preferred bread for wrapping around curries and chutneys, and street vendors selling farata with cari are a daily sight across the island.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed breakfast, any meal 📜 Origins: 19th century Indian immigrant

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