Walnut Stuffed Parathas

By Palak Patel
Total Time
35 Mins
Serves
8
Serving Size
1 paratha
Meal
Snack
Course
Snack

DESCRIPTION

Savory parathas stuffed with crumbled walnuts, spices and herbs.

Prep Time
15 Mins
Cook Time
20 Mins
Total Time
35 Mins
Calories
311
Total Fat
21
Saturated Fat
2
Polyunsaturated Fat
19
Cholesterol
0
Sodium
646
Carbohydrates
27
Dietary Fiber
6
Total Sugars
1
Added Sugars
0
Protein
9
Vitamin D
0.05
Calcium
45
Iron
2
Potassium
259

Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole wheat flour (atta)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¾ cup water or as needed
  • 2 Tbsp oil
  • 2 cups California walnuts (finely chopped or coarsely ground)
  • 3 green chilies, finely chopped
  • 2 tsp grated ginger
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • ½ tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • ¼ tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp red chili powder (adjust to taste)
  • ½ tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp salt

Preparation

  1. In a bowl, mix flour, oil, salt then add water gradually as needed to turn the flour into a soft, smooth dough. Once the dough comes together, coat it in ½ tsp of oil and knead again for 1–2 minutes. Cover and rest for 20 minutes.
  2. For the walnut filling, place the walnuts, green chilis, cilantro and ginger into a food processor and blend until finely ground. Empty into a bowl and add the remaining salt and spices.
  3. Divide the dough into 10-12 equal balls. Use a rolling pin to flatten each ball into a 5-6 inch diameter circle.
  4. Place about 3 tbsp filling in the center, and gently gather the edges while pulling upwards, like you are making a pouch, and twisting as you go, gently pressing out any air. Press the top together to seal the pouch and pinch off the excess dough. Gently flatten the stuffed paratha with your hands, then sprinkle with flour and gently roll again into a 6–7 inch circle, being sure to keep an even thickness.

Cook the parathas

  1. Heat a skillet (tawa) over medium-high heat and place rolled paratha on the hot pan.
  2. After about 30-45 seconds, flip the paratha, and spread the top with ghee or butter lightly, flip again and cook on both sides until you see golden brown spots. Appear. Press down slightly with a spatula for even cooking.