How to Make Delicious Papad Ka Paratha, a Unique Recipe
Parathas play a primary role in Indian Cuisine, and numerous parathas are made regularly from wheat or fine white flour. Parathas can be made plain or stuffed.
These papad ka parathas originated and are famous in the state of Rajasthan. In the olden days, vegetables were not easily accessible everywhere, so they used papads to make yummy papad ka parathas.
Papad paratha or papad ka paratha is a unique, delicious, and flavorful paratha, where the whole wheat paratha stuffing is papad stuffing made of paneer, onion, green chilies, coriander, and some Indian spices.
These papad ka parathas with a mouth-watering and tempting combination are perfect for all those who want to try something different and need a break from the usual regular parathas.
The papad can be roasted or fried in this recipe, but trust me, fried papad works perfectly fine, giving an additional crunch to the paratha.
These papad ka paratha are delicious while eating; you don’t need any sabzi to eat with it. These papad ka parathas go well with curd, pickle, or any raita. I usually serve with makhani dal, curd or raita, and papad in my house.
These papad parathas are excellent options for office lunchbox, kids’ tiffin, and travel. This papad ka paratha works perfectly for some leftover paneer. This papad paratha recipe is so tasty you can’t resist eating more than one.
The papad can be roasted or fried in this recipe, but trust me, fried papad works perfectly fine, giving an additional crunch to the paratha. You can add vegetables of your choice, but I like this paneer, onion, and papad stuffing which is a beautiful combination, and nothing additional is required.
If you are looking for a papad ka paratha recipe in Hindi, watch the video with subtitles, follow the step-by-step instructions, and make these delightful parathas at home for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
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How to Make Delicious Papad Ka Paratha, a Unique Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups Wheat Flour
- 150 grams Grated Paneer
- 2-3 Green Chilies
- ½ inch Ginger
- Fresh Coriander
- ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder
- ½ tbsp Red Chilli Powder
- ½ tbsp Coriander Powder
- ¼ tsp Asafoetida
- ¼ tsp Chaat Masala
- 2 Fried Black Pepper Papad
- 3 tbsp Onion
- 1 tsp Kasuri Methi
- ¼ tsp Mango Powder
- Garlic / Garlic Powder Optional
- Salt as per taste
- 1 tbsp Ghee
- Ghee for frying the parathas
Instructions
- Fry two normal black pepper papad and gently crush them. Keep it aside.
- Take 150 grams of grated paneer in a large mixing bowl. Add 2 to 3 finely chopped green chilies, ½ inch ginger, 3 tbsp of onions, some fresh coriander, ¼ tsp of asafoetida, ¼ tsp of turmeric powder, ½ tbsp of red chili powder, ½ tbsp of coriander powder, ¼ tsp of mango powder, salt as per taste, ¼ tsp of chaat masala, 1 tsp of kasuri methi, and finally add crushed papad. Add garlic paste or garlic powder if you like the flavor.
- Mix all the ingredients until well combined.
- Add 2 cups of wheat flour and salt as per taste. Mix all the ingredients well and knead a soft dough.
- Add ½ tbsp of ghee and knead the dough well.
- Apply a little ghee over the dough, cover, and let the dough rest for 10 minutes.
- After 10 minutes, knead the dough well once again. Pinch some dough, form a ball, and flatten it.
- Place it on a board, and roll it into a small chapati.
- Apply a little clarified butter (ghee).
- Place 3 tbsp of the prepared paneer mixture over the chapati.
- Bring all the ends together in a center and seal it.
- Press the excess dough downwards, gently press with your hand and flatten it evenly.
- Sprinkle some flour. Gently press with your hand and flatten it evenly. Now gently roll the paratha with the rolling pin.
- Place it over the hot pan.
- After 1 minute, flip the paratha to the other side and cook.
- Press gently with a spatula and cook evenly on both sides.
- Apply ghee on both sides and cook.
- The paratha is ready to serve hot.
- Enjoy it with curd or pickle with tea at breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner.
How to Make Papad Ka Paratha at Home Step-by-Step Photos
- Fry two normal black pepper papad and gently crush them. Keep it aside.
- Take 150 grams of grated paneer in a large mixing bowl. Add 2 to 3 finely chopped green chilies, ½ inch ginger, 3 tbsp of onions, some fresh coriander, ¼ tsp of asafoetida, ¼ tsp of turmeric powder, ½ tbsp of red chili powder, ½ tbsp of coriander powder, ¼ tsp of mango powder, salt as per taste, ¼ tsp of chaat masala, 1 tsp of kasuri methi, and finally add crushed papad. Add garlic paste or garlic powder if you like the flavor.
- Mix all the ingredients until well combined.
- Add 2 cups of wheat flour and salt as per taste. Mix all the ingredients well and knead a soft dough.
- Add ½ tbsp of ghee and knead the dough well.
- Apply a little ghee over the dough, cover, and let the dough rest for 10 minutes.
- After 10 minutes, knead the dough well once again. Pinch some dough, form a ball, and flatten it.
- Place it on a board, and roll it into a small chapati.
- Apply a little clarified butter (ghee).
- Place 3 tbsp of the prepared paneer mixture over the chapati.
- Bring all the ends together in a center and seal it.
- Press the excess dough downwards, gently press with your hand and flatten it evenly.
- Sprinkle some flour. Gently press with your hand and flatten it evenly. Now gently roll the paratha with the rolling pin.
- Place it over the hot pan.
- After 1 minute, flip the paratha to the other side and cook.
- Press gently with a spatula and cook evenly on both sides.
- Apply ghee on both sides and cook.
- The paratha is ready to serve hot.
- Enjoy it with curd or pickle with tea at breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner.
FAQS
What is papad ka paratha?
Papad Paratha or papad ka paratha is a unique, delicious, and flavorful paratha, where the whole wheat paratha stuffing is papad stuffing made of paneer, onion, green chilies, coriander, and some Indian spices. This paratha recipe is versatile. Veggies of your choice or any other stuffing can be added along with the papad, which is the primary ingredient in this recipe.
Can I eat papad paratha during pregnancy?
Yes, it is safe to eat papad paratha during pregnancy if eaten in a moderate proportion. Papads take a very long time to digest.
Is papad good for weight loss?
You should not eat papad if you are on a weight loss diet. Papad is mainly made from Urad dal, rice flour, moong dal, and many other flours, along with black pepper, cumin seeds, salt, and oil. Papad Khar is the main ingredient that makes the papad unhealthy to eat if consumed daily. Secondly, it takes a longer time to digest.
Conclusion
In this papad ka paratha recipe, we have shared how to make papad paratha at home with few ingredients readily available. A unique paratha recipe to try if you like innovations in your kitchen. Delicious, flavorful, and tempting paratha for breakfast, lunch, brunch, or dinner. These papad parathas are the perfect use for the leftover paneer. These papad ka parathas are delicious, and you don’t need any sabji with them. Goes well with raita and curd. Please try these delightful papad ka paratha at home. If you like this recipe, please comment and rank us for this recipe. Your suggestions and comments are always welcome and are like a treasure to improve every time.