Easy Egg Paratha Recipe

Egg Paratha is a delicious and comforting twist on the Indian flatbread known as paratha. This recipe combines the smoothness of beaten egg all wrapped in a layer of crispy, slightly flaky bread. Originating from the Indian subcontinent, this dish has earned a special place in many families' breakfasts and snacks, thanks to its simplicity and versatility.

Preparing Egg Paratha is a creative process. The base dough, made with wheat flour, water, and oil, is kneaded until smooth and elastic. It's then rolled out into thin circles and filled with a mixture of beaten egg, and spices to taste. The parathas are cooked in a hot pan with a little oil or ghee until the bread is golden brown creating a creamy and flavorful filling.

This dish is appreciated not only for its flavor but also for its adaptability. Ingredients such as chopped onion, green chilies, cilantro, or spices like garam masala can be added to intensify the flavor. Egg Paratha is an excellent choice for a nutritious breakfast, a quick snack, or even a light dinner, and is best enjoyed freshly made, when the bread is crisp and the filling is still warm and melted.



Prep Time: 50 mins ♥ Cook Time: 50 mins ♥ Total Time: 1 hrs 40 mins ♥ Yield: 4 servings

Nutrition: 180 calories, 4.6 grams fat

Ingredients:

4 cups flour
1 cup water
4 eggs
1 capsicum
1 tomato
2 onions
1 tsp ginger paste
1 tsp red chili powder
1 green chili
5 cauliflower florets
2 tbsp clarified butter
2 tbsp coriander leaves
Salt to taste

Recipe Method

Make the dough by adding water to the flour. Knead it to convert into smooth pliable dough. Add little clarified butter to it and knead it again. Make small balls out of the dough.

Break the eggs in a bowl. Add a little red chilli powder and salt. Whisk this mixture well. Keep it aside.

Put a fry pan on a medium heat. Pour cooking oil on it and heat it. Add chopped onions, ginger and fry on medium heat till they become golden brown. Add the tomato, cauliflower florets and capsicum and fry it for few minutes. Now add eggs, salt, green chilli and mix it properly. Cook the mixture until eggs are well done. Put coriander leaves into the mixture. Take off from the flame and leave the mixture aside.

On a rolling board, take a medium size ball of the dough and make like a chapati with the help of wooden roller. Apply few drops of cooking oil on half portion of chapati and put the egg mixture and fold half chapati on it. Again apply few drops of cooking oil on portion of half chapati and fold a chapati on it. Now roll this triangular chapati and roll it again to full size.

Heat the griddle. Take the rolled paratha and keep it on it. Cook the parathas on a medium flame. Apply some butter on the top and let the paratha cook for a few seconds. Be liberal with ghee or oil. Flip the paratha and fry both sides properly in butter and become golden brown.

Serve hot with chilli tomato sauce.