Guyanese parata

Ingredients  :

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 tbs shortening
• Approx 2 cups lukewarm water
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil + 1 tbs
• 1/2 cup vegetable shortening or ghee

Instructions 

• Add flour, baking powder, and salt to a mixing bowl and combine. I used my Kitchen Aid stand mixer with the hook attachment, but you can mix by hand.
• Add 2 tbsp shortening. Mix until crumbly.
• Add water a little at a time. You may not need all the water. Mix into a soft dough
• Add 1 tbs vegetable oil to the top of the dough and cover with a damp cloth. Let rest for 45 - 60 mins
• Flour a clean surface. Add dough. Divide into 6 equal pieces. Form into balls
• Roll each ball and rub it with oil mixture. I used equal part vegetable oil and ghee. You can use shortening and vegetable oil - equal parts
• Oil, roll into a cone, cover and let sit for 30 mins
• Heat skillet, Tawa or large frying pan med to low heat Roll out the Roti, add to heated cookware, turn after 15-20 seconds, rub oil mixture, flip, oil the other side. Cook for another 15-20 seconds
• Flip again to make sure you have the color that is to your preference
• Remove roti from heat, clap with hand. I used a kitchen towel. they are ready to offer to lord with any Curry or dal