Looking for a quick and easy breakfast recipe to start your morning then your search has bought you to the right place. Crispy and flaky whole wheat flatbread (paratha) is stuffed with onions, gram flour and aromatic spices. On a cold wintry morning, onion and besan ka paratha(s) are a must have in my house. These parathas are a complete meal in itself, pair them up with achar, curd and are sufficient enough to fuel you up for the rest of your day- enjoy them as breakfast or brunch. RECIPE DETAIL – We begin by kneading a soft pliable dough, cover and set it aside. Prepare the filling by sauteing chopped onions until they are translucent in color. Add besan and cook until besan is brown in color, mix in the spices and the filling is ready. Feel free to add chopped ginger-garlic to the recipe and adjust the spice level according to taste.
Stuff and roll the paratha as shown in the pics below, cook it on a hot griddle by applying as little as 1 teaspoon of oil/ghee to both the sides. Cook until brown and crispy. Best part is – you can make-ahead these parathas and store it in a foil. When ready to eat, warm them up and enjoy yummy parathas with achar and a cup of hot tea. These lip-smacking parathas will surely leave you craving for more. Also try other paratha recipes – Gobhi Paratha, Pithi wala paratha, Methi ka paratha, Paneer paratha, Leftover dal paratha.