Anda Paratha: The Ultimate Power Breakfast

Aloo paratha toh sabka favourite hai, lekin jab Anda Paratha ki baat aati hai, toh game ekdum badal jata hai. Yeh Kolkata wale Mughlai Parathe ka desi, North Indian nashta version hai jismein aate (wheat flour) ki do layers ke beech fenta hua kachha anda dalkar tave par seka jata hai.

Jaise hi aap garam parathe ko tave par press karte hain, andar ka anda phool jata hai (puffs up) aur dono partiyo ko aapas mein chipka kar ek crispy, protein-packed envelop bana deta hai.

Iske Saath Kya Khayein? (Perfect Pairings)

Aam ka Achar: Mango pickle adds that sharp, tangy kick.
Dahi: Plain yogurt aur ek chai ka cup.

Health & Diet Advisory

Advisory: Parathas use ghee/oil for crisping. Adjust according to your dietary goals.

Healthy Tip: Maide ki jagah 100% whole wheat atta (gehun ka aatta) use karein aur stuffing mein baarik kati palak ya gajar mila lein.

Stuffed Anda Paratha

Crispy wheat flatbread bursting with fluffy eggs.

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2 People

Ingredients (Click to check off)

The Dough & Stuffing:

1 cup - Whole Wheat Flour (Atta - kneaded into soft dough)
3 nos - Eggs (For 2 large parathas)
1 small - Onion (Very finely chopped)
2 nos - Green Chillies & Coriander (Finely chopped)
2 tbsp - Oil or Ghee (For roasting)
0.5 tsp - Garam masala & Salt

Step-by-Step Instructions

Egg Mix: Ek jug ya cup (jisase dalne mein aasani ho) mein ande todein, pyaz, mirch, dhaniya aur namak-masala dal kar khoob fentein.
Roll the Dough: Aate ki do choti loyi (balls) banayein. Dono ko patli roti jaisa bel lein.
The Envelope (Method 1): Ek roti tave (pan) par rakhein. Halke se sikne par usey palat dein. Ek taraf ghee lagayein. Dusri roti tave par nahi, balki pehli roti ke base banne par use karte hain... par rukhiye, sabse aasan 'Lifafa' (Envelope) method use karte hain!
Lifafa Method (Easy & Best): Ek badi roti belein. Uske bilkul center (beech) mein ande ka mixture dalein (thoda kam dalein, overflow na ho). Roti ke chaaro kono (edges) ko center mein laakar fold karein ek square envelope ki tarah. Edges ko halka pani lagakar chipka dein.
Roast: Is square parathe ko garm tave par dheere se rakhein. Aanch medium-low rakhein.
Puff it up: Dono taraf ghee ya tel lagakar parathe ko sekhein. Spatula se halke-halke press karein. Aap dekhenge paratha gubbare (balloon) ki tarah phoolne lagega kyunki andar ka anda pak raha hai!
Serve: Crispy brown aur kadak hone par utaarein, beech se triangle mein kaate aur achar ke sath serve karein.

Nutrition Information (Per Serving)

Calories390 kcal

Carbohydrates35 g

Protein16 g

Fat20 g

Saturated Fat6 g

Cholesterol280 mg

Sodium450 mg

Fiber4 g

* Nutrition information is an estimate and automatically calculated based on common ingredient values.