Onion Paratha - Crispy Savory Stuffed Paratha Recipe for an Easy Indian Breakfast
Ingredients
Paratha Dough Ingredients:
- Wheat Flour - 1 1/2 cup
- All-Purpose Flour (Maida) - 1 cup
- Salt - 1 tsp
- Oil - 2 tsp
- Water as needed to make a soft dough
Paratha Filling Ingredients:
- Onions - Medium (thinly sliced)
- Red Chili Powder - 1 tsp
- Kashmiri Chili Powder - 1/2 tsp
- Coriander Powder - 1/2 tsp
- Garam Masala Powder - 1/2 tsp
- Chaat Masala - 1 tsp
- Crushed chili flakes - 1 tsp
- Kasoori Methi ( dry Fenugreek leaves) - 2 tsp crushed
- Besan (graham flour) - 1/4 cup
- Salt - 1 tsp
Cooking the Onion Parathas:
- Oil or Ghee for frying paratha
- Extra wheat flour for dusting
Garnish:
- Fresh Cilantro - handful chopped
- Black Sesame seeds - to sprinkle on paratha
Onion Paratha is a comforting vegetarian Indian breakfast made with soft roti dough and a flavorful spiced onion filling. Thinly sliced onions are mixed with red chili powder, Kashmiri chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala, chaat masala, kasoori methi, and besan to create a savory filling that is bold, aromatic, and full of homestyle flavor.
Cooked on a hot tawa with oil or ghee, this stuffed paratha turns crispy on the outside while staying soft and flavorful inside. Finished with fresh cilantro and black sesame seeds, Onion Paratha pairs perfectly with yogurt, pickle, or butter for a warm and satisfying breakfast, brunch, or anytime vegetarian meal.
Watch our recipe video for step by step instructions on how to make Onion Paratha. We’ve included demonstrations and pro tips to help you out in the kitchen! For our onion paratha recipe calories and nutrition information, see the recipe card below.
Instructions
1) In a large bowl, mix the wheat flour, all-purpose flour, salt, and oil. Gradually add water and knead into a soft dough. Grease the dough with a little oil, cover, and let it rest for 15 minutes.
Pro-Tip: Add water slowly, as needed, to make a soft dough.
2) In a bowl, add the sliced onions and 1 tsp salt. Let them rest for 5–7 minutes.
Pro-Tip: Squeeze the onions to remove excess water.
3) Combine the onions with red chili powder, Kashmiri chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder, chaat masala, kasoori methi, and besan. Mix well until the onions are evenly coated.
Pro-Tip: Adding besan helps absorb excess moisture from the mixture.
4) Take one dough ball, about 2 inches wide, and roll it thin on a floured surface. Spread the onion filling evenly over the dough. Roll out another small dough ball, place it over the onion filling, and seal the edges.
5) Make vertical cuts in the stuffed dough, then roll each section into a ball.
6) Add fresh cilantro and black sesame seeds on top of each dough ball, then dust lightly with flour. Roll gently, making sure the edges are not too thick.
7) Place the rolled paratha on a hot tawa or frying pan and cook for about 1 minute. Flip and cook the other side for another minute.
8) Spread 1/2 tsp oil or ghee over the paratha and cook both sides until nicely crispy and golden.
9) Serve warm with yogurt, pickle, and butter.
Onion Paratha is a comforting vegetarian Indian breakfast made with soft roti dough and a flavorful spiced onion filling. Thinly sliced onions are mixed with red chili powder, Kashmiri chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala, chaat masala, kasoori methi, and besan to create a savory filling that is bold, aromatic, and full of homestyle flavor.
Cooked on a hot tawa with oil or ghee, this stuffed paratha turns crispy on the outside while staying soft and flavorful inside. Finished with fresh cilantro and black sesame seeds, Onion Paratha pairs perfectly with yogurt, pickle, or butter for a warm and satisfying breakfast, brunch, or anytime vegetarian meal.
Watch our recipe video for step by step instructions on how to make Onion Paratha. We’ve included demonstrations and pro tips to help you out in the kitchen! For our onion paratha recipe calories and nutrition information, see the recipe card below.
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