Avocado Paratha or Avocado Chapati is an Indian flatbread made by kneading whole wheat flour with avocado pulp and a few spices. This flatbread turns out incredibly soft, uses minimal oil, and is a healthy option, making it perfect for breakfast or a kids' lunchbox.
In India, avocados are often referred to as "Butter fruit." Although they are relatively large, avocados are packed with healthy fats and are considered one of the world's healthiest foods.
It is loaded with mono-saturated fatty acids, suitable for a healthy heart. Besides, avocados are rich in potassium, fiber, antioxidants, and vitamins like B, K, C, and E.
I usually make guacamole, avocado papdi chaat, and avocado cucumber salad when avocados are at home. However, if you have overripe avocados and are looking for Indian recipes, these parathas are the perfect solution.
Avocado parathas are excellent for packing in lunch boxes for both kids and adults, and they stay soft for a longer time. I usually make square, round, and triangle paratha shapes, or cut them into 6-8 pieces like pizza slices. This makes it easier for my daughter to enjoy them as finger food during lunch. Other veggie-based paratha recipes include beetroot paratha, spinach paratha, sweet potato paratha, and zucchini carrot paratha.
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Ingredients
Here is the list of ingredients to make an Indian avocado paratha recipe at home.
- Wheat flour: I used whole wheat flour for this paratha, but you can also use multigrain flour as an alternative.
- Avocado: Use one medium-ripened avocado.
- Ginger: You can use minced, grated, or ginger paste. It's optional.
- Spices: Ajwain, cumin seeds (or cumin powder), and ground black pepper (or red chili powder) are used. Crush the ajwain before adding it to the paratha. It gives excellent flavor.
- Lime/Lemon juice: It prevents the avocado pulp from browning, so don't skip it.
- Ghee or oil: I always prefer adding homemade ghee for parathas, it makes parathas more soft and delicious.
How to Make Avocado Paratha
Peel the skin off 1 medium avocado and carefully slice it horizontally using a sharp knife. Gently scoop out the pulp. You should get approximately ½ cup of avocado pulp.
Then, mash the pulp using a fork or a potato masher.
Add the spices - ½ teaspoon ajwain, ½ teaspoon cumin seeds (or roasted cumin powder), ¼ teaspoon black pepper powder (red chili powder), 1 tablespoon coriander leaves, ½ teaspoon ginger and salt. Add 1 teaspoon lemon juice and mix well.
Don't skip adding lemon to avocados. Otherwise, the mixture will turn brown.
Then add 1 cup of whole wheat flour. Mix well.
Knead to a smooth dough, adding a little water if required. Cover and let it rest for 15 minutes.
Make balls from the dough. I was able to get six balls. Take a ball and flatten it—dust with flour and roll into a big circle.
Heat a tawa/skillet on medium heat, place the paratha, and let it cook.
Once you see bubbles, flip to the other side and drizzle some ghee or oil on top.
Flip again and drizzle oil or ghee on the other side until they have nice golden spots on both sides.
The avocado paratha recipe is ready. Similarly, make the remaining parathas. Serve avocado chapati hot.
Serving Suggestions
Serve avocado paratha hot with yogurt, raita, or pickle. It pairs well with curries or lentils. I have mentioned my favorite ones below:
- Potato Peas Curry
- Beetroot Kurma
- Vegetable Kurma
- Whole Green Moong Dal (Moong Lentil)
Also check my Kids Lunch Box Recipes Posts
Avocado Parathas + Beetroot Kurma + Mini Pretzels
Tips & Variations
- 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.
- Don't 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 it for kids, you can add some cheese.
Recipe FAQs
Avoid packing hot parathas in a closed box, as they can become soggy. Instead, place the cooked parathas on a paper towel, apply ghee or butter, and let them cool slightly before packing.
Then, pack it along with the paper towel. I stopped wrapping parathas or roti in aluminum foil these days because it's considered unhealthy.
Ripened avocado typically looks dark green (brown) on the outside and should feel soft when touched. Even if you get an unripe one, place them in a brown paper bag or a rice bag, which will ripe in 2 days.
Using your knife, cut around the seed and twist, separating them into two halves. Using a spoon, scoop out the flesh.
Yes, it is made with the pulp of avocados (also known as avocado meat), wheat flour, water, salt, a few spices, and oil. Replace ghee with your favorite vegetable oil in the recipe.
I do not recommend refrigerating the leftover dough, as the Avocado will change color and turn brownish. Also, I was not too fond of the taste of parathas from leftover dough.
Avocado Paratha Recipe (Whole Wheat Indian Avocado Flatbread)
Ingredients
- 1 medium ripened avocado (butterfruit) pulp comes to around ½ cup
- 1 cup whole wheat or multigrain flour
- ¼ teaspoon ajwain (carrom seeds) (optional)
- ½ teaspoon grated ginger
- ¼ teaspoon crushed black pepper or red chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin (jeera) powder
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon coriander (cilantro) finely chopped
- 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. Then, scoop out the pulp from it.
- Then 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, grated ginger and salt. Add lemon juice and mix well.*Don't skip adding lemon to avocados. Otherwise, the mixture will turn brown.
- Then 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 six balls. Take a ball and flatten it—dust with flour and roll into a big circle.
- Heat a tawa/skillet on medium heat and place the paratha and let it cook.
- Once you see bubbles, flip to the other side drizzle some ghee or oil on top.Flip again and drizzle oil or ghee on the other side until they have nice golden spots on both sides.
- The avocado paratha recipe is ready. Similarly, make the remaining parathas.Serve avocado chapati with curd, pickle, raita, ketchup, or any gravy of your choice.
Notes
Tips & Variations:
- 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.
- Don't 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 then you can even add some cheese.
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.
Ananya
Turned out delicious and my daughter loved it
Bhavana Patil
Thank you so much 🙂
Simptreat
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 ??
bhavana
Thank you so much for trying :)If you liked this post,try my 10+ paratha recipes that are kids friendly.Here you go Paratha Recipes
Ramya
Perfect dinner today!! Healthy and tasty. Thank you.
bhavana
Thank you 🙂
Anonymous
My kid loved it,thanks for the recipe
bhavana
thank you very much
S. Vijayalakshmi
Hi, thank you. Is it not good to have for dinner?
bhavana
Yes it can be eaten for lunch/dinner or packed for kids and adults lunch box.