Ingredients

• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1½ cups onion, finely chopped
• Salt to taste
• Water as required

• 1 green chilli, finely chopped
• ½ tsp red chilli powder
• ½ tsp garam masala
• ½ tsp ajwain (carom seeds)
• 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves

• Ghee or oil as required
• Butter for serving (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare Onion Mix: In a bowl, combine chopped onions, green chilli, coriander, salt, and spices. Mix well.
2. Add Flour: Add whole wheat flour to the onion mixture and combine.
3. Knead Dough: Gradually add water and knead into a soft dough.
4. Rest Dough: Cover and let the dough rest for 10 minutes.
5. Divide Dough: Divide dough into equal-sized balls.
6. Roll Paratha: Roll each ball into a medium-thick circle using dry flour.
7. Cook Paratha: Heat a tawa and cook paratha with ghee or oil until golden spots appear on both sides.
8. Serve: Serve hot with butter, curd, or pickle.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Simple ingredients
• No separate stuffing needed
• Perfect breakfast paratha
• Soft and flavourful
• Kid-friendly taste

Common Mistakes

• Using large onion pieces
• Over-watering the dough
• Cooking on high flame
• Skipping dough resting

Variations

Cheesy: Add grated cheese to dough.
Spicy: Add extra green chillies.
Healthy: Add grated carrot or beetroot.

Personal Note

Onion paratha is one of those recipes I turn to when I want something comforting yet quick. The aroma of onions roasting on the tawa instantly brings warmth to the kitchen. Paired with curd and pickle, it never fails to satisfy.