Chef Gary Mehigan has shared his love for Indian cuisine on social media many times. In the past, during her trips to India, she has posted several mouth-watering updates featuring local delicacies. His culinary adventures have taken him to many corners of the country and he seems to find a new favorite in almost every region. Even when he is not in India, he enjoys eating and cooking Indian food. One of his latest Instagram posts hints at his penchant for flaky paratha – a popular type of flatbread.
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Chef Gary wrote, “A bit of a paratha/parotta craze not so good for the waistline but jeez they’re delicious…I love all kinds of bread as you know, the dough and technique is so simple but so soft. t. However, when you get it right, the difference between the crunch/crispness and the soft tender interior is more than a little magical.” Additionally, he recommends serving the prots with homemade dal tadka for a “heavenly” meal.
Her carousel post shows us this lip smacking combo. It also gives a peek into the preparation of his prostate. We see round pieces of dough that have been kneaded, shaped and folded in a certain way – they are placed together in a large bowl. A short clip shows one tawe being flipped over to have its beautiful golden brown surface glazed with butter. Finally, there is also a picture of just cooked parathas, with crispy layers. Take a look below:
This is not the first time Chef Gary has praised Indian flatbreads. Last year, he shared a video of two vendors making and selling bun parottas at a shop in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. He marveled at his creations and said, “As far as I’m concerned, the mastery of dreaming.” Rail caused a stir on social media. Click Here To read the full story.
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