Breakfast Series: Spring Onion Paratha Recipe

Paratha is a common breakfast dish across India. Parathas are relished with a side of yogurt, butter, pickle or chutney, however this spring onion paratha can be paired with just chai on a regular busy day. These spring onion parathas are so soft and light it is not heavy at all. If your hosting a lunch or brunch at home this is simple paratha which can be served with butter chicken or palak paneer.

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Spring Onion Paratha:

Ingredients:

2 Cups Finely Chopped Spring Onions

1 1/2 Cups All Purpose Flour (Maida)

2 Tbsp Chinese Five Spice Powder or (Chow Mein / Schezwan Masala)

1 Pinch Baking Powder

1/4 Tsp Salt

5 to 6 Tbsp Oil

2 Cups Warm Water...

Method:

Sift the maida twice and add to a mixing bowl.

Combine salt and baking powder in the maida.

Gradually add warm water and form a soft dough.

Knead the dough for five minutes to form a smooth dough.

Cover the dough and allow to rest for five to ten minutes.

After five minutes knead the dough and form slightly larger than lime size roundles.

Roll the roundles to form even roundles.

Dip the dough balls in excess flour, place it on flat surface and roll it to form thin rotis.

Once the roti is formed brush few drops oil, sprinkle approx two to three tbsp spring onions, sprinkle chilly flakes and five spice powder.

roll the roti from both ends gathering it in the middle. Turn the stuffed roti to the side sealing the edges gather and roll it back to form a roundle.

Dip the stuffed roundle in excess flour and roll it back with gentle hands to form a paratha.

Heat a tawa on medium flame. transfer the rolled paratha to the tawa and fry it for a minute on each side, add few drops oil to fry the paratha until the edges turn crispy and the middle is cooked.

Serve the paratha as hot as possible. Follow the same steps and prepare a batch of these parathas and enjoy with chai 😉