onion paratha recipe | pyaz ka paratha | Punjabi pyaaz ka paratha | Indian style stuffed onion paratha |
by Tarla Dalal
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The Onion Paratha is a simple, everyday recipe that is nevertheless a wonderful treat for the palate. The masaledar stuffing of crunchy onions, perked up with green chillies and a range of spice powders, makes every bite a thrilling experience.
You will surely enjoy the crackling mouth-feel and sparkling flavour of this dish. Yet, it is surprisingly quick and employs simple methods and everyday ingredients, so you can include it as part of your everyday cookbook.
Serve it for breakfast or lunch , with a cup of curds. You can also try the Parathas Stuffed with Vegetables and Cheese or Papad Stuffed Parathas .
Method- Combine the whole wheat flour, oil, carom seeds and salt in a deep bowl and knead it into a soft dough using enough water.
- Divide the dough into 4 equal portions and keep aside.
- Combine the onions, green chillies, coriander, garam masala, chilli powder, turmeric powder and salt and mix well.
- Divide the stuffing into 4 equal portions.
- Roll a portion of the dough into a 75 mm. (3”) diameter circle using a little whole wheat flour for rolling.
- Place a portion of stuffing in the centre of the circle.
- Bring together all the sides in the centre and seal tightly.
- Roll again into a circle of 150 mm. (6”) diameter circle using a little whole wheat flour for rolling.
- Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and cook the paratha using a ½ tsp of oil until golden brown spots appear on both the sides.
- Repeat with the remaining dough and stuffing to make 3 more parathas.
- Serve immediately.
Onion Paratha Recipe, Pyaaz Ka Paratha recipe with step by step photos
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Onion paratha is made of 3/4 cup finely chopped onions, 1 cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta), 1 tsp oil, 1/2 tsp carom seeds (ajwain), salt to taste, 1 tsp finely chopped green chillies, 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania), 3/4 tsp garam masala, 1/2 tsp chilli powder, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi), 2 tsp oil for cooking and whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta) for rolling.
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For the dough of onion paratha recipe | pyaz ka paratha | Punjabi pyaaz ka paratha | Indian style stuffed onion paratha, add 1 cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta) in a deep bowl.
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Add 1 tsp oil.
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Add salt to taste.
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Add 1/2 tsp carom seeds (ajwain).
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Mix well.
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Add enough water.
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Knead it into a soft dough using enough water.
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For the stuffing of onion paratha recipe | pyaz ka paratha | Punjabi pyaaz ka paratha | Indian style stuffed onion paratha, add 3/4 cup finely chopped onions in a deep bowl. Make sure they are finely chopped so rolling the parathas is easier.
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Add 1 tsp finely chopped green chillies.
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Add 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania).
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Add 3/4 tsp garam masala.
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Add 1/2 tsp chilli powder.
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Add 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi).
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Add salt to taste.
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Mix well. The stuffing is ready.
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To make onion paratha recipe | pyaz ka paratha | Punjabi pyaaz ka paratha | Indian style stuffed onion paratha, divide the dough into 4 equal portions and keep aside.
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Divide the stuffing into 4 equal portions and keep aside.
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Place one portion of the dough on a rolling board and roll a portion of the dough into a 75 mm. (3”) diameter circle using a little whole wheat flour for rolling.
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Place a portion of stuffing in the centre of the circle.
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Bring together all the sides in the centre and seal tightly.
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Roll again into a circle of 150 mm. (6”) diameter circle using a little whole wheat flour for rolling.
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Heat a non-stick tava (griddle), place the rolled stuffed onion paratha over it.
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When lightly cooked, flip the paratha.
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Smear ½ tsp oil or ghee over it. Let the paratha cook.
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Again flip the onion paratha and smear more ½ tsp oil or ghee over it and let it cook.
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Cook the onion paratha recipe | pyaz ka paratha | Punjabi pyaaz ka paratha | Indian style stuffed onion paratha on both sides till brown spots appear on both sides and is crisp.
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Repeat with the remaining dough portions and stuffing to make 3 more parathas.
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Serve onion paratha recipe | pyaz ka paratha | Punjabi pyaaz ka paratha | Indian style stuffed onion paratha immediately with a pickle of your choice.
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The onions have to be chopped finely, so it is easy to roll the paratha after stuffing. The onions should also be used immediately after chopping, else it might release water and make rolling difficult.
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Grated cheese would be a flavourful addition to the stuffing. Kids will surely enjoy it.
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Instead of making a separate stuffing, you can add all the ingredients to the wheat flour to make a dough and then roll it like other paratha or thepla.
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Nutrient values (Abbrv) per paratha
Energy | 158 cal |
Protein | 4.3 g |
Carbohydrates | 26.4 g |
Fiber | 4.2 g |
Fat | 4.4 g |
Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Sodium | 8.4 mg |
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