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A popular North Indian street food and breakfast staple, this Egg Paratha features a spiced egg mixture cooked within a flaky whole wheat flatbread. It's a delicious, protein-rich, and filling meal perfect for any time of day.
Prepare the Paratha Dough (10 minutes + 20 minutes resting)
Prepare the Egg Filling (5 minutes)
Roll and Partially Cook the Paratha (5 minutes)
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A popular North Indian street food and breakfast staple, this Egg Paratha features a spiced egg mixture cooked within a flaky whole wheat flatbread. It's a delicious, protein-rich, and filling meal perfect for any time of day.
This north_indian recipe takes 35 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 363.33 calories per serving with 16.05g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for breakfast or brunch or lunch or snack.
Add Egg Mixture and Cook (5 minutes)
Finish Cooking and Serve (5 minutes)
Add 1/4 cup of grated mozzarella or cheddar cheese to the egg mixture for a gooey, delicious twist.
Incorporate 2-3 tablespoons of finely grated carrots, bell peppers, or finely chopped spinach into the egg filling for added nutrition and flavor.
For an Indo-Chinese fusion, add 1 teaspoon of Schezwan sauce to the egg mixture before whisking.
Prepare a layered 'lachha' paratha first. Cook one side, flip, and then pour the egg mixture. Fold it into a square or triangle to encase the egg for an extra flaky texture.
Eggs are a complete protein source, providing all nine essential amino acids necessary for muscle repair, immune function, and overall body maintenance.
The complex carbohydrates from whole wheat flour (atta) are digested slowly, providing a steady release of energy that keeps you feeling full and energized for hours.
Whole wheat flour is an excellent source of dietary fiber, which is crucial for maintaining a healthy digestive system, preventing constipation, and helping to regulate blood sugar levels.
One Egg Paratha contains approximately 300-350 calories, depending on the amount of ghee or oil used for cooking. It's a substantial and filling meal.
Yes, it can be a very healthy and balanced meal. It provides high-quality protein from eggs, complex carbohydrates and fiber from the whole wheat flour, and vitamins from the onion and cilantro. To make it healthier, use minimal ghee for cooking.
Absolutely. You can prepare the dough, apply a thin layer of oil or ghee, and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Allow it to come to room temperature for about 20-30 minutes before rolling.
This usually happens for two reasons: either the paratha was rolled too thin, or the chopped vegetables in the egg mixture were too coarse. Ensure your vegetables are chopped very finely and don't roll the paratha thinner than 2mm.
Yes, you can use any neutral cooking oil like sunflower or canola oil instead of ghee. Ghee provides a traditional, rich, and nutty flavor, but oil works perfectly well as a substitute.