Spring Onion Paratha is a whole grain, flavor packed, scrumptious Indian flatbread. Wholesome, with good amount of protein and fiber. Gouda Cheese, bell peppers (capsicum) and spring onions come together in this wonderful and easy flatbread.
Pair it with a Walnut Chutney or a Greek yogurt dip with grated garlic and dill for a splendid nutritious meal!
Spring Onion Paratha
I love making breads. And I have been making traditional flatbread since my childhood. In fact that was one of my first attempts at cooking, as I mention in this post on my Omelette Paratha.
If you like making bread from scratch and rolling out dough, try this popular naan recipe - Persian Barbari Bread. If you have not made flat bread before, don't let the process intimidate you. A few tries and you are on to making a healthy home made sumptuous dish for yourself and your family. Just start with this cheesy green onion paratha. And then the possibilities are endless!
Health Benefits: Green Onions
Green onions (young spring onions) are low in calories and carbohydrates but are a rich source of vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals. They are an excellent source of vitamin K, thereby contributing to bone health. Green onions are also a good source of vitamin C.
This leafy green vegetable is actually what is harvested before letting them further grow the onion bulbs. Along with other allium vegetables, green onions contain bioactive compounds that are cancer protective.
Apart from the sulfur compounds; carotenes, flavonoids, lutein and zeaxanthin contribute to the anti cancer potential of green onions. Some of these phytochemicals are also beneficial for eye health.
Here is another flatbread recipe featuring a vegetable of the allium family - Sumac caramelized onion mini musakhan, where I discuss more about the health benefits of onions.
Paratha Variations
- In this Spring Onion Paratha recipe I have used red bell peppers, but if you want something more pungent you may try cayenne, jalapeño, anaheim peppers etc.
- Also you could use red onions, leeks or vidalia sweet onions instead of green onions. Just make sure to chop them finely and saute along with the peppers.
- For cheese, I have used grated Gouda cheese, but you can substitute with similar cheese, paneer (Indian cottage cheese) or Feta cheese.
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Spring Onion Paratha Stuffed
Ingredients
DOUGH*
- ½ cup water
- 1 cup durum whole wheat flour Atta
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon peanut oil
STUFFING
- 2 teaspoons peanut oil
- 1 cup red bell peppers chopped
- ½ teaspoon ginger grated
- ½ teaspoon ajwain seeds carom seeds
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 2 pinches garam masala
- ½ cup green onions chopped
- ½ cup cheese grated (Gouda, Paneer, Feta...)
PARATHA PREPARATION AND COOKING
- 2 teaspoons peanut oil
- Flour for dusting
Instructions
Make The Dough
- Mix ½ cup water, 1 cup flour and ¼ teaspoons salt. Then add ½ teaspoon oil and knead it for about 5 minutes into a smooth dough. I use a KitchenAid stand mixer to make the dough and it works great (but you would need to double the recipe for that).
- Divide the dough into four portions and shape them into round balls.
Make The Stuffing
- Heat two teaspoons of oil in a skillet and sauté the chopped red bell peppers with ginger, ajwain, green chilies and garam masala and set aside.
Make The Stuffed Paratha
- Roll a dough ball into a 6 inch round disc. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of grated cheese, 2 tablespoons of chopped green onions and 1 tablespoon of sautéed red bell peppers.
- From one side roll the disc into a cylindrical shape.
- Then fold it into a coil shape.
- Roll it out into a 6 inch round layered bread, using a little flour for dusting as needed.
Cook The Paratha
- Heat a skillet at medium setting. The skillet is ready for cooking when you can feel the heat while holding your palm 3 inches above the skillet.
- Place the stuffed flat bread and allow it to cook for about 1 to 2 minutes. Flip it over and cook another 1 to 2 minutes until light golden brown.
- Flip it over. Use about ¼ teaspoon of oil for each side while cooking the stuffed paratha to doneness and golden brown.
- Repeat the above steps for the remaining three stuffed breads. May serve this stuffed paratha with yogurt dip, chutney, pickles or ketchup.
Notes
- The dough can easily be made in a stand mixer, but you may need to double the quantity of the ingredients, depending on the size of the stand mixer.
- Durum whole wheat flour (Atta), ajwain (carom seeds) and garam masala are available at Indian grocery stores or online.
Nutrition
Sandhya Hariharan says
Who can deny such a comforting Paratha.. Loved the flavors going into it.
Roxana Begum says
Thanks Sandhya.
Lisa says
I love paratha - but never knew how to make it -- that's a really cool technique -- one I never would have guessed!
Roxana Begum says
Thanks Lisa. So happy you liked it :)
Joyce says
This is awesome! I always buy my paratha's frozen, and I had no idea they were so simple to make! I will definitely be trying this out
Roxana Begum says
Thanks Joyce. Yes, they are pretty easy. And I think if one uses some flatbread rolling out equipment it can be even more easier. Enjoy!
Jenn says
This looks like my new favorite flatbread! I cannot wait to try this scrumptious recipe!
Roxana Begum says
Thanks Jenn. Hope you like it and let me know what you think.
Monica says
Oh my, this looks amazing! I love making tortillas and pita from scratch, but have never tried a flatbread like this. I love that it incorporates some veggies!
Roxana Begum says
Thanks Monica. If you already make pita and tortillas, this is just going to be so easy for you.