- In a large bowl combine all the ingredients, like whole wheat flour, leftover dal, onions, cilantro,ajwain, turmeric powder, red chili powder, chaat masala, garam masala, salt, and oil. Knead into a soft pliable dough. Smear little oil on the dough and knead again. Cover the dough with a lid or plastic wrap & let it rest for about 10-15 mins. Roll the paratha Divide the dough into equal size portions and roll them into smooth balls. Working with one ball at a time, roll it in dry wheat flour, and place it on the rolling board. Flatten it with your fingertips Using a rolling pin, roll the ball. Heat a griddle to medium heat. Once it's hot, lift rolled out paratha and transfer it to the hot griddle. Cook the dal paratha on one side and flip when you start seeing some bubbles form on the surface. While the second side is cooking, apply some butter to the paratha's top part. Again flip & let the side with ghee roast.