Avocado Paratha or Avocado Chapati recipe is an Indian Whole Wheat Flatbread prepared by kneading whole wheat flour and avocado pulp together with few spices. It comes out very soft, requires less oil and healthy. It is perfect for breakfast or kids lunch box.
In India Avocados are known as Butter fruit but they are little big in size.Avocado’s are high in healthy fats and one of the worlds healthiest foods.
It is loaded with mono-saturated fatty acids which are good for a healthy heart. Besides, avocados are rich in potassium, fiber, antioxidants and many vitamins like B, K, C and E.
I usually make Guacamole when there are avocados at home, but if you have over-ripened avocados and thinking of Indian recipes ,these parathas are the go to solution.
Paratha’s are also great to pack for lunchbox for both kids and adults. They keep soft for longer. I usually make different shapes like square ,round or triangle paratha or cut into 6-8 pieces similar to pizza slices. This makes it easy for my daughter to enjoy parathas during lunch as finger food.
HOW TO CHOOSE RIPENED AVOCADO?
Ripened Avocado normally looks dark green (brown) on outside and should feel soft when touched. Even if you get an unripe one, place them in a brown paper bag or in rice bag and it will ripe in 2 days.
Using your knife, cut around the seed and twist, which will separate them into two halves. Using a spoon scoop out the flesh.
IS AVOCADO PARATHA VEGAN?
Yes, it is made with pulp of avocado’s (also known as avocado meat) ,wheat flour, water, salt, few spices and oil. Simply replace the ghee with your favorite vegetable oil in the recipe.
TIPS & VARIATIONS TO MAKE AVOCADO PARATHA:
- If you are vegan ,then skip ghee and use any cooking oil.
- You can also add some chopped mint and garam masala powder for extra flavor.
- Dont skip adding lemon to avocados ,they will turn brown otherwise.
- You can also add finely chopped/pureed spinach or methi leaves (fenugreek leaves) for a healthier variation.If you are making for kids you can even add some cheese.
Checkout my other Paratha recipes Makhana(Lotus Seed) Paratha , Lauki(Bottle Gourd) Paratha ,Zucchini Carrot Paratha ,Drumstick Leaves Paratha
Also check my Kids Lunch Box Series Posts
Avocado Parathas + Beetroot Kurma + Mini Pretzels
MORE INDIAN AVOCADO RECIPES FROM MY BLOG ARE
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HOW TO MAKE AVOCADO PARATHA STEP BY STEP
Peel the avocado skin and cut it horizontally with a sharp knife carefully. Scoop out the pulp from it.
Mash the pulp using a fork or a potato masher.
Add the spices – ajwain, red chili powder or black pepper powder, cumin seed powder, coriander leaves and salt. Add lemon juice and mix well.
Dont skip adding lemon to avocados ,otherwise mixture will turn brown.
Next add whole wheat flour. Mix well.
Knead to a smooth dough, adding little water if required.Cover and let it rest for 15 minutes.
Make balls from the dough. I was able to get 6 balls.
Take a ball and flatten it. Dust with flour.Roll into big circle.
Heat up a tawa/skillet on medium heat and place the paratha and let it cook.
Once you see bubbles ,flip on to other side drizzle some ghee or oil on top.
Flip again and drizzle oil or ghee on the other side as well till they have nice golden spots on both sides.
Avocado paratha or chapati is ready. Similarly, make remaining paratha.
Serve avocado paratha with curd, pickle, raita ,ketchup or any gravy of your choice.
HOW TO PACK PARATHA FOR LUNCH BOX?
Do not pack hot paratha in a closed box. It will get soggy. Place the cooked paratha on a paper towel, apply ghee/butter. Let it cool a little.
Then pack it along with the paper towel.I personally stopped wrapping parathas or roti in aluminium foil these days since its not considered healthy.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS FOR AVOCADO PARATHA
Serve avocado paratha or chapati with any curries or lentil.My favorite once are below
Potato Peas Curry (Aloo Matar Pressure Cooker Recipe)
Whole Green Moong Dal (Moong Lentil)
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Avocado Paratha Recipe
Ingredients
Measuring cup used 1 cup = 250ml
- 1 medium ripened avocado (butterfruit)[pulp comes to around ½ cup
- 1 cup whole wheat or multigrain flour
- 1/4 teaspoon ajwain (carrom seeds) (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed black pepper or red chilli powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin (jeera) powder
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped coriander (cilantro)
- 2 tablespoon oil or ghee [to cook the parathas]
- salt to taste
- water [to knead the dough]
Instructions
- Peel the avocado skin and cut it horizontally with a sharp knife carefully. Scoop out the pulp from it.
- Mash the pulp using a fork or a potato masher.
- Add the spices – red chili powder or black pepper powder, cumin seed powder, and salt. Add lemon juice and mix well.
- Add whole wheat flour and oil. Mix well.
- Knead to a smooth dough, adding little water if required.Cover and let it rest for 15 minutes.
- Make balls from the dough. I was able to get 6 balls.
- Take a ball and flatten it. Dust with flour.Roll into a 2 mm thick circle.
- Heat up a tawa/skillet on medium heat and place the paratha and let it cook.
- Once you see bubbles ,flip on to other side drizzle some ghee or oil on top.
- Flip again and drizzle oil or ghee on the other side as well till they have nice golden spots on both sides.
- The avocado paratha is ready. Similarly, make remaining paratha.
- Serve avocado paratha with curd, pickle, raita ,ketchup or any gravy of your choice.
Notes
How to pack paratha for lunch box?
- Do not pack hot paratha in a closed box. It will get soggy. Place the cooked paratha on a paper towel, apply ghee/butter. Let it cool a little. Then pack it along with the paper towel.I personally stopped wrapping parathas or roti in aluminium foil these days since its not considered healthy.
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Hi, thank you. Is it not good to have for dinner?
Yes it can be eaten for lunch/dinner or packed for kids and adults lunch box.
My kid loved it,thanks for the recipe
thank you very much
Perfect dinner today!! Healthy and tasty. Thank you.
Thank you 🙂
Just now I made this paratha, and my kids loved it. It s one of the quickest parathas I have ever made. Thanks a lot for the recipe ??
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