Cheese Egg Paratha
IndianIndian RecipesDesi eggsMedium
Flaky paratha stuffed with a cheesy egg filling — a filling breakfast or lunch.
Prep time25 min
Cook time15 min
Total time40 min
Servings4
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup grated cheese
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 1 green chilli chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh coriander
- 1/4 tsp red chilli powder
- salt to taste
- 2 tbsp oil or ghee
- water for dough
Method
- Knead flour with water and a pinch of salt into a soft dough; rest 15 minutes.
- Mix eggs, cheese, onion, green chilli, coriander, red chilli powder and salt.
- Divide dough into 4 balls; roll each into a small disc, place filling in the centre and seal.
- Roll gently into a paratha.
- Cook on a hot tawa with oil or ghee until golden on both sides. Serve hot with yoghurt or chutney.
Nutrition — estimated per serving
Calories (estimate)380 kcal
Protein (estimate)16 g
Fat (estimate)19 g
Carbs (estimate)36 g
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard per-egg values (about 72 kcal, 6.3 g protein, 4.8 g fat, 0.4 g carbs per large egg).
Tips, food safety & substitutions
Food safety: cook parathas until golden and the egg filling is fully set; eat fresh. Allergens: contains egg, wheat and milk (cheese). Pakistani alternative: use mozzarella or cheddar; serve with dahi or green chutney.