How To Make Dhaba Style Egg Paratha

 Dhaba Style Egg Paratha

Egg paratha is a spicy and delicious egg-stuffed, whole-wheat, protein-packed breakfast option. It is also known as “Anda Paratha”. This fulfilling Indian breakfast is basically made with eggs and some Indian spices and condiments which make this dish a mouthwatering delicacy. You can have this Anda or Egg Paratha with your favourite morning masala tea (Chai) for a tasty and delicious breakfast.

INGREDIENTS:

FOR THE EGG STUFFING:

• Eggs – 3
• Red chilli powder – 1 tsp
• Coriander powder – 1 tsp
• Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp
• Green chilli (finely chopped) – 1
• Onion (finely chopped) – 1 medium
• Coriander leaves (finely chopped) – 1 tbsp
• Salt – 2 tsp or as required

FOR THE DOUGH:

• Whole-wheat flour (Atta) – 1 cup
• Salt – ¼ tsp or as required
• Water – as required
• Vegetable oil – 2 tbsp
• Butter or Ghee (clarified butter) – 3 tbsp

PREPARATION:

     FOR DOUGH MAKING:

1. Take a big bowl, and add whole-wheat flour and salt to it. Mix nicely.
2. Now gradually add water and start kneading it till everything is well combined. Knead it into a smooth dough. Cover with a cotton cloth to keep it soft and set aside. 

    FOR THE EGG STUFFING:

1. In a bowl, break the eggs and add finely chopped onions, coriander leaves, green chillies and all the spices mentioned earlier. Mix everything nicely and keep it aside.  

PROCESS:

1. Take the dough and divide it into equal balls. Now flatten those dough balls with your hands and apply some dry flour.
2. Take a dough ball and start rolling it into a thin chapati on a rolling board.
3. Place a tawa on low to medium flame and cook the thin chapati or paratha from both sides until small golden spots appear.
4. When the chapati starts to puff up, make a slit from the side of the paratha and carefully pour some egg mixture inside the paratha pocket.
5. Continue to cook the egg paratha on low to medium flame. Gently press the paratha to cook even more properly.
6. Now drizzle some vegetable oil or ghee (clarified butter) and flip to cook both sides until a nice golden colour appears.
7. Serve hot with some butter on top and enjoy with a cup of hot tea, achaar (pickles) or tomato ketchup.

CONCLUSION:

Anda Paratha or Egg Paratha is a nutrition-rich and healthy option for breakfast. This Dhaba Style Egg Paratha is very easy to make. Its flaky layer and crispy texture is enough to make your mouth drool. If you are a fan of Dhaba or Roadside stalls, then you will surely be going to love this. This is a perfect fulfilling breakfast for Egg lovers. You can add your favourite spices and condiments to the egg filling and every time it will taste delicious. This quick and simple Dhaba Style Egg Paratha is scrumptious and a family favourite too!