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Tarla Dalal
24 February, 2025
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We show you how to freeze parathas in an easy and simple way. What’s better is that these are whole wheat frozen parathas with no maida.
Yummy and sumptuous whole wheat parathas are absolutely irresistible, but seem like a luxury to somebody who is busy because they do not get the time to prepare it any time they want.
One way out is to make the parathas whenever you find time and freeze them. If done right, the frozen whole wheat parathas stay good for at least one month.
You can take out the required number of frozen parathas and thaw them whenever you want. This recipe explains how to freeze parathas. For them to stay fresh for longer, cool the parathas completely before packing and freezing them.
Do not place too much stuff in the freezer as that can reduce the efficiency and lead to some spoilage. We wish you happier meal times with these delectable frozen whole wheat parathas!
Aside from frozen paratha recipe check out our frozen aloo paratha recipe.
How To Freeze Parathas, How To Store Parathas
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Preparation Time
5 Mins
Cooking Time
6 Mins
Total Time
11 Mins
Makes
12 parathas
Ingredients
For Parathas
2 cups whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)
salt to taste
3 tsp oil for brushing
whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta) for rolling
12 tsp ghee for cooking
Method
- Combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl and knead into a semi-soft dough using enough water.
- Divide the dough into 12 equal portions.
- Roll a portion of the dough into a 150 mm. (6") diameter circle using a little whole wheat flour for rolling, brush with ¼ tsp of oil, fold into half to form a semi- circle.
- Brush the semi-circle with oil and fold again to form a triangle.
- Roll out again into a 125 mm. (5") length triangular paratha using a little whole wheat flour for rolling.
- Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and half cook the paratha for 15 seconds on each side, without any oil.
- Repeat steps 3 to 6 to make 11 more parathas.
- Place each half cooked paratha separately and let it cool completely.
- Stack them by keeping a butter paper in between and store them in freezer bags. Label them with name and date.
- Once you wish to consume them, remove the butter paper from the parathas.
- Heat a non-stick tava (griddle), cook it on a medium flame using 1 tsp of ghee till it turns golden bornw in colour from both the sides.
- Serve hot.
How To Freeze Parathas, How To Store Parathas recipe with step by step photos
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- I want to send plain parathas to the US? This is a common question asked by those who travel international and want to carry parathas. Freeze your parathas by following our suggested method. They will be hard. Then ship to the US by air and they should be refrozen when it gets there. Enjoy your homemade parathas anywhere in the world.
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- My frozen parathas turned out hard. What did i do wrong? To make sure the frozen paratha is soft, the dough has to be well kneaded. When you make the paratha, it should not be turned frequently and pressure should not be applied or else the paratha will become hard.
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- How do i put my frozen parathas in the freezer? Stack the frozen parathas by keeping a butter paper in between each paratha and store them in freezer bags. Label the freezer bags with name and date. The date is important, as we would want to store the frozen parathas upto one month.
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See the below image of list of ingredients for making frozen paratha.
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See the below image of list of ingredients for making frozen paratha.
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To make frozen paratha recipe | how to freeze whole wheat parathas | how to store frozen parathas | frozen indian bread | in a deep bowl, add 2 cups of whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta). Wheat flour contributes to the overall body and chewiness of the paratha.
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Add salt to taste. Salt enhances the overall flavor of the paratha dough. It helps draw out the natural flavors of the flour and other ingredients.
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Add 1 cup water.
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Knead into a soft dough using. The key to soft and flaky parathas lies in good kneading. Aim for a smooth and elastic dough. You can even use a food processor or stand mixer to save time.
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Divide the dough into 12 equal portions.
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To make frozen paratha recipe | how to freeze whole wheat parathas | how to store frozen parathas | frozen indian bread | in a deep bowl, add 2 cups of whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta). Wheat flour contributes to the overall body and chewiness of the paratha.
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Place a portion of the dough and dust some wheat flour over it.
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Roll a portion of the dough into a 50 mm. (2") diameter circle.
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Brush with ¼ tsp of oil.
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Fold into half to form a semi- circle and fold again to form a triangle.
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Roll out again into a 125 mm. (5") length triangular paratha using a little whole wheat flour for rolling.
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Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and place the rolled triangle paratha.
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Half cook the paratha for 15 seconds on each side, without any oil.
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Place a portion of the dough and dust some wheat flour over it.
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Place each half cooked paratha separately and let it cool completely.
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Stack them by keeping a butter paper in between.
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Put them into a ziplock bag and store them.
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Label them with name and date. Write the date on the bag or container so you know how long they've been chilling in the freezer.
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Place each half cooked paratha separately and let it cool completely.
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Once you wish to consume them, remove the butter paper from the frozen parathas.
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Heat a non-stick tava (griddle), place the frozen paratha over hot tava. No need to thaw the paratha.
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Cook it on a medium flame using 1 tsp of ghee.
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Till it turns golden brown in colour from both the sides.
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- Serve frozen paratha recipe | how to freeze whole wheat parathas | how to store frozen parathas | frozen indian bread | hot.
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Once you wish to consume them, remove the butter paper from the frozen parathas.
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For extra moist and flavorful parathas, incorporate some ghee or oil into your dough while kneading.
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Let the parathas cool down completely before freezing. Trapped steam can lead to soggy parathas later.
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To prevent them from sticking together in the freezer, layer parathas with parchment paper between each one.
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Frozen parathas are best used within 4 weeks.
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For extra moist and flavorful parathas, incorporate some ghee or oil into your dough while kneading.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 130 cal |
| Protein | 2.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 15.7 g |
| Fiber | 2.6 g |
| Fat | 6.7 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 4.3 mg |
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sushma surana
March 13, 2025, midnight
bahut achhi recipe h bahar jane se pahle bana k chale jao akle husband n son ke liye khane ki problem nahi hogi men ko roti banane m jayada problem hoti h thanks tarla mam I love u
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
We are delighted you loved the Paratha recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback and review recipes you have loved. Happy Cooking.
Loves Food
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks for the tips on storage
Sonal Mehta
March 13, 2025, midnight
Can we freeze thepla like frozen paratha?
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Sonal, Yes you can freeze it in a zip lock, in a batch of 10. Try it and please update us! thanks!
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
vist my site
Can i store them by wraping aluminum foil
March 13, 2025, midnight
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Yes you can store them in aluminium foil. But once opened they cannot be frozen again. So store in small numbers.
Alice
March 13, 2025, midnight
I want to make frozen parada for economy. How long need to freeze parada in frozen for sell? What degree F need? What methods are can be use for freeze parada? Please.. Thanks.
Falguni here
March 13, 2025, midnight
How many days can we put these paratha outside with vaccum packing. I want to send to my son USA.
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Falguni, freeze your parathas. They will be hard. Then ship to the US by air and they should be refrozen when it gets there. Let us know after you have done this. We would then update the recipe for all users.
Payal Parikh 86
March 13, 2025, midnight
I was always looking for a recipe that tells me exactly how to store them in a right way so they can lasts longer, these type of recipes are needed a lot nowdays as we all deal with busy lives.
Gauri
March 13, 2025, midnight
very good
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Gauri , we are delighted you loved the Paratha recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback and review recipes you have loved. Happy Cooking.
karuna pawar
March 13, 2025, midnight
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Akshita
March 13, 2025, midnight
We have to store it in freeze or freezer?? And for how many days it can b stored?
geeta parekh
March 13, 2025, midnight
Can we store stuff paratha for one month
Foodie #683091
March 13, 2025, midnight
kitne din tak rakh sakte he ? expiry date?
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi, They will stay good for atleast a month...
Meenu
March 13, 2025, midnight
I tried same. But my paratha are not soft. What I am missing. How can i keep them soft even in lunch box.
mpreethiram@gmail.com
March 13, 2025, midnight
u put tight and put in freeze
