Here Are Five Delicious Paratha Recipes, Each With A Unique Filling Or Twist, To Try At Home

 Here Are Five Delicious Paratha Recipes, Each With A Unique Filling Or Twist, To Try At Home

# 1. **Aloo Paratha (Potato Stuffed Paratha)**

Aloo paratha is a classic North Indian flatbread stuffed with a spiced mashed potato filling.

Ingredients

**For Dough**

  - 2 cups whole wheat flour

  - Water (as needed)

  - Salt (to taste)

**For Filling**

  - 3 medium-sized boiled potatoes (mashed)

  - 1 small onion (finely chopped)

  - 1 tsp cumin seeds

  - 1 tsp garam masala

  - 1 tsp red chili powder

  - 1 tbsp chopped cilantro

  - Salt (to taste)

  - Ghee or oil for frying

Instructions

1. Mix flour, salt, and water to make a smooth dough. Rest it for 15 minutes.

2. In a bowl, combine mashed potatoes, onions, cumin, garam masala, red chili, cilantro, and salt.

3. Divide the dough into small balls. Roll out each ball, place the potato filling in the center, and fold the edges to seal.

4. Roll the stuffed dough into a circle carefully.

5. Cook the paratha on a hot tawa (griddle) with ghee or oil until both sides are golden brown.

# 2. **Paneer Paratha (Cottage Cheese Stuffed Paratha)**

This is a flavorful paratha stuffed with spiced paneer (Indian cottage cheese).

Ingredients

**For Dough**

  - 2 cups whole wheat flour

  - Water (as needed)

  - Salt (to taste)

**For Filling**

  - 1 cup grated paneer

  - 1 small onion (finely chopped)

  - 1 tsp cumin seeds

  - 1 tsp garam masala

  - 1 tsp green chili (finely chopped)

  - 1 tbsp chopped cilantro

  - Salt (to taste)

  - Ghee or oil for frying

Instructions

1. Prepare the dough as mentioned above.

2. In a bowl, mix grated paneer, onions, cumin seeds, garam masala, green chili, cilantro, and salt.

3. Roll out the dough, stuff it with the paneer filling, and seal the edges.

4. Roll the dough into a paratha and cook on a hot tawa with ghee or oil until golden brown.

# 3. **Methi Paratha (Fenugreek Paratha)**

Methi paratha is a healthy and flavorful flatbread made with fresh fenugreek leaves.

Ingredients

**For Dough**

  - 2 cups whole wheat flour

  - 1 cup fresh methi (fenugreek) leaves (finely chopped)

  - 1 tsp carom seeds (ajwain)

  - 1 tsp red chili powder

  - 1 tsp turmeric powder

  - Salt (to taste)

  - Water (as needed)

  - Ghee or oil for frying

Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix the whole wheat flour, methi leaves, spices, and salt. Add water gradually to form a smooth dough.

2. Divide the dough into small balls and roll each into a paratha.

3. Cook the paratha on a hot tawa with ghee or oil until golden brown on both sides.

# 4. **Laccha Paratha (Layered Paratha)**

Laccha paratha is a multi-layered, flaky paratha made without stuffing.

 Ingredients

- 2 cups whole wheat flour

- 2 tbsp ghee (for layering)

- Salt (to taste)

- Water (as needed)

- Ghee or oil for frying

Instructions

1. Knead the dough with whole wheat flour, water, and salt. Rest for 15 minutes.

2. Roll out a small dough ball, brush it with ghee, and fold it like a fan or pleat it. Then roll it into a circle again.

3. Cook the paratha on a hot tawa with ghee or oil until crispy and golden brown.

4. This creates flaky layers in the paratha.

# 5. **Gobi Paratha (Cauliflower Stuffed Paratha)**

A popular stuffed paratha with a spiced grated cauliflower filling.

Ingredients

**For Dough**

  - 2 cups whole wheat flour

  - Water (as needed)

  - Salt (to taste)

**For Filling**

  - 1 cup grated cauliflower

  - 1 small onion (finely chopped)

  - 1 tsp cumin seeds

  - 1 tsp garam masala

  - 1 tsp green chili (finely chopped)

  - 1 tbsp chopped cilantro

  - Salt (to taste)

  - Ghee or oil for frying

 Instructions

1. Prepare the dough as mentioned earlier.

2. In a bowl, mix grated cauliflower, onions, cumin, garam masala, green chili, cilantro, and salt.

3. Roll out the dough, stuff it with the cauliflower mixture, and seal the edges.

4. Roll the dough into a paratha and cook on a hot tawa with ghee or oil until golden brown.

These paratha variations offer different flavors and textures, from stuffed to layered and seasoned, making them perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.