Parotta is a thick, syrupy brown rice dish originated in Southern India that is popular all across the country. It is known as “Kathakali” in Southern Indian languages, which roughly translates into “leftovers”. Parotta is one of the famous South Indian dessert dishes that are enjoyed during the summer. In fact, Parotta is a popular summertime dish in Southern parts of India like Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala etc. In this article, we will discuss on how to make a layered Parotta recipe using a little cooking knowledge and traditional cooking styles of the region.
Parotta is basically a cooked rice dish prepared using a variety of ingredients including gram flour, clarified butter, clarified salt, coconut milk and fresh fruits and vegetables. These ingredients are used together to create a thick, syrupy brown rice cake that is topped with a variety of delicious spices including pepper, red chili powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, etc. This particular recipe has a very rich taste and gives a lot of flavor and aroma to the food.
Now let us move ahead to how to prepare a parotta recipe using traditional methods and ingredients. First of all, we need to use quality coconut milk that is available in a local market. The best quality coconut milk should be stored in an air-tight container so that it can last for several days. We can also buy the prepackaged ones from the supermarket or health store. These packs usually contain clarified butter and sugar, which make it a tasty treat during winters too.
Apart from coconut milk, we also need to make a simple paste with the regular food ingredients for this recipe. The most important ingredients used in this recipe include sugar, red chili powder, cardamom, ginger powder, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg and many more. You may also try using ginger, garlic, salt and many other ingredients. Once you have combined all these ingredients, add a tablespoon of the coconut milk and mix thoroughly.
Now once everything is blended well, you must continue to heat the water in a pan till it boils. Once the water is boiling, add the dry rice to the water and cover for about 15 minutes. After the time period, remove the lid and fluff rice using a metal spoon. Remove the cooked rice from the cooker and place it in a plate and serve it hot. If you want to add some more flavor to the recipe, you may also add some dry spices to the water before serving the recipe.
These are just some few tips on how to prepare a parotid. If you want to explore some fascinating and mouth-watering recipes of this cookery, you can visit Kerala. Kerala is one of the famous places in the world for its exotic lifestyle, colorful fairs and festivals, delicious cuisine and Ayurvedic treatment. Tourists from all over the country visit this beautiful state to explore its exotic culture. So, prepare a box of your favorite rice dishes and visit Kerala to savor the flavor of its unique fairs and festivals.