Spring Onion Paratha | Scallion Flatbread
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Spring Onion Paratha | Scallion Flatbread
Description
Spring Onion Paratha | Scallion Flatbread combines whole wheat flour with fresh chopped spring onions, ginger-garlic paste, and a blend of spices including turmeric, red chili powder, garam masala, and ajwain seeds. The onions add moisture and a mild sharpness, while the spices provide warmth and aroma. The dough is carefully kneaded with minimal water because the onions release moisture, then rested to develop pliability. The flatbreads are pan-cooked on a hot skillet with oil or ghee to achieve a golden brown crust and a tender interior.
Cooking them on a well-heated pan ensures even roasting and a nice texture. These parathas have a slightly spicy, aromatic flavor profile with hints of herbal carom and fresh scallions. They can be enjoyed as a standalone snack or paired with yogurt, pickles, or chutneys.
The recipe allows for adjustments such as adding cilantro or mint leaves for additional flavor variations. Using shallots or other onions is possible but will change the flavor character. Careful chopping of spring onions helps keep them integrated in the dough during rolling. Overall, these flatbreads offer a satisfying, mildly spiced alternative to plain wheat breads, suitable for various meals.
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- ½ cup spring onions scallions) or 2 to 3 small to medium sized spring onions, finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon ginger garlic paste
- 1 green chili - finely chopped
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ¼ teaspoon red chili powder or cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garam masala
- ½ teaspoon ajwain seeds (carom seeds)
- ⅓ cup water or add as required
- 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil for the dough, generic cooking oil
- salt as required
- neutral cooking oil or ghee (clarified butter) as required while roasting, generic cooking oil
Instructions
Making paratha dough
- Rinse and then finely chop 2 to 3 small to medium sized spring onions. You will need ½ cup finely chopped spring onions. Set aside.
- Take the whole wheat flour in a mixing bowl or a large plate.
- Now add the chopped spring onions along with the ginger-garlic paste, chopped green chillies, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, garam masala powder, carom seeds. You can add cumin seeds if you do not have carom seeds.
- Also add salt as required and oil.
- Mix the flour with the spring onions, spice powders, oil and salt.
- Add water in parts and then begin to first mix and then knead the dough.
- First add less water and bind the dough. While mixing and kneading, the onions release water. So be careful in adding water. If required then only add water. You can add ¼ to ⅓ cup water. I added ⅓ cup water.
- Cover and let the dough to rest for 10 minutes.
Making Scallion Flatbreads
- Then form small to medium sized balls from the dough.
- Dust the dough ball with some flour.
- Gently roll to a round of about 7 to 8 inches.
- Heat a tawa or griddle. When the tawa becomes hot, place the paratha on it.
- When one side is partially cooked, about ¼ cooked, then flip the paratha.
- Spread some oil or ghee on this partially cooked side.
- Flip again when the second side is half cooked.
- Spread some ghee or oil on this side too.
- Flip twice or thrice, till the parathas are evenly roasted and cooked. Prepare all parathas this way.
- Serve them hot or stack them in roti basket or a warm casserole.
- Serve spring onion paratha with pickle, yogurt or white butter. It can also be had as an evening snack or can be packed for lunch box.
Notes
- The recipe can be doubled or tripled for larger batches.
- Adjust spice and herb amounts to suit personal taste preferences.
- Adding cilantro or mint leaves can enhance flavor and nutrition.
- Use a hot skillet or pan to roast the paratha evenly.
- Ensure the dough is soft and pliable for easier rolling.
- Finely chop spring onions to prevent them from falling out while rolling.
- Shallots or other onions can be used but will alter the flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10spring onion paratha
Amount Per Serving
Calories 151 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 151kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 134mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 103mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 67IU | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 1mg | |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 1mg | |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 1mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 1mg | |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | |
| Vitamin K | 11µg | |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B9 (Folate) | 14µg | |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 34mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 88mg | |
| Zinc | 1mg |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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