Egg and Cheese Paratha Lunch
PakistaniLunchDesi eggsMedium
Parathas stuffed with spiced egg and melted cheese — a rich, filling lunch for hungry afternoons.
Prep time15 min
Cook time15 min
Total time30 min
Servings2
Ingredients
- 3 Desi eggs
- 1/2 cup grated cheese
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 green chilli, chopped
- 1/2 tsp red chilli flakes
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp oil
- 2 parathas
Method
- Fry the onion and green chilli in oil until soft.
- Add the beaten eggs, chilli flakes and salt; scramble until just set, then fold in the cheese.
- Warm the parathas and fill with the egg and cheese mixture.
- Fold or roll and serve hot.
Nutrition — estimated per serving
Calories (estimate)380 kcal
Protein (estimate)16 g
Fat (estimate)18 g
Carbs (estimate)30 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
Fill while the egg is still warm so the cheese melts. Food safety: cook eggs until fully set. Allergens: contains egg, wheat and milk (cheese). Substitute: use dahi instead of cheese for a lighter paratha. Nutrition figures are estimates only, based on standard per-egg values.