Onion Paratha Recipe | Pyaz Ka Paratha Recipe | Pyaz Paratha | How to make Onion Paratha?

Onion Paratha Recipe | Pyaz Ka Paratha Recipe | Pyaz Paratha | How to make Onion Paratha?

Onion Paratha is a quick and simple fuss-free everyday recipe. It is whole wheat flat bread stuffed with finely chopped onions and a few spices. This recipe requires very little advance preparation. If you love to eat onions then I am sure you will definitely like this paratha.

Onion Paratha recipe is commonly prepared in two different ways. The first way is by stuffing the paratha with spiced onions. In the second method, the chopped onions are added directly while kneading the dough for parathas. In this preparation, I have used the first method for making this pyaz paratha.

Onion paratha recipe is also known as Pyaz Ka Paratha recipe in Hindi. You can prepare Pyaz ka paratha for daily breakfast or for a quick brunch or lunch. Moreover, Pyaz paratha is a suitable recipe to make on the day when you have only onions left in your kitchen.

Onion paratha typically eaten by itself without any sabji (side vegetable dish). Some people love to eat Pyaz ka paratha with a cup of tea. You can also serve Pyaz parathas with any vegetable curry, plain curd or raita. This will be a perfect dish to be packed in your kid’s lunch box along with a sauce.

Onion Paratha Recipe | Pyaz Ka Paratha Recipe | Pyaz Paratha | How to make Onion Paratha?

Ingredients for Pyaz Paratha

For Dough

Wheat flour – 2 cups

Ghee – 1 tsp

Salt to taste

Water as required

For stuffing

Finely chopped onion – 1 (large size)

Finely chopped green chilies – 2 (optional)

Red chili powder as required

Dry mango powder (Amchur) – 1/4 tsp

Salt to taste

Oil or ghee for frying the parathas

Method for making Pyaz Paratha

First, we will knead the dough for pyaz paratha recipe. Mix flour with a little salt. Add ghee and knead to a smooth and soft dough by adding water. Cover and keep it aside for 20 minutes.

Now, we will prepare the stuffing for Pyaz ka paratha recipe. Take chopped onions, chopped green chilies, red chili powder, dry mango powder and salt in a bowl. Mix well and keep aside.

Divide the dough into medium size balls. Take a ball and roll it into a circle like a chapati using little whole wheat flour for dusting. Put some onion mixture in the center. Join all the edges of the dough (rolled chapati) to seal the mixture in the center and press with your palm. Roll it again like a chapati (about 6 inches in diameter) using little whole wheat flour for dusting.

Heat a non-stick tawa on medium heat. Place the rolled paratha on hot tawa and fry using oil or ghee until brown spots appear on both sides. Remove the paratha from the tawa and keep in an insulated container.

Repeat the same for making remaining parathas. Serve pyaz ka paratha as a breakfast or lunch with vegetable curry, dal, curd, raita, pickle or tea.

Onion Paratha Recipe | Pyaz Ka Paratha Recipe | Pyaz Paratha

Onions are packed with nutrients and often considered as one of the healthiest food in the world. It is the base in preparation of almost all curries in Indian cuisine. Onions are very low in calories but rich in vitamins and minerals. They are rich in dietary fiber. Eating onions also help in slow down the aging process. Onions help in keeping our bodies toxin-free.

Also, read: Tikona paratha recipe | Plain paratha recipe

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Onion Paratha Recipe | Pyaz Ka Paratha Recipe | Pyaz Paratha | How to make Onion Paratha?