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Home » Recipes » Parathas/Roti/Chapati

Chole Paratha (Chickpeas Paratha)

Aug 28, 2022. by Bhavana Patil. No Comments | This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Chole ka Paratha recipe is a protein-rich, healthy, and nutritious Indian flatbread that is made from chickpeas or chana, a few spices, and whole wheat flour.

I mostly make this chole ka paratha when I have excess cooked chole that I use to make chole/channa masala curry and often pack this stuffed chana paratha for kids lunch box and some yogurt and pickle the next day.

chole paratha served on a plate with curd on the side

Chole Paratha Ingredients

  • Wheat flour: I used whole wheat flour for this paratha. You can also use multigrain flour too.
  • Chickpeas (chole): use cooked or canned chickpeas. I boiled the chickpeas in an instant pot pressure cooker. Chickpeas are easily available in your local grocery stores.
  • Ajwain (carrom seeds): Crush the ajwain before adding it to the paratha. It gives a nice flavor.
  • Spices: red chili powder, turmeric powder, amchur powder, and chana masala powder (or garam masala) are used.
  • Coriander leaves: fresh coriander finely chopped.
  • Ghee or oil: I always prefer adding ghee for parathas, it makes parathas more soft and delicious.
chickpea parathas stacked on one another

How to Make Chole Paratha

Take whole wheat flour in a bowl. Add salt and 1 teaspoon of oil. Add water and knead to a soft dough. Keep aside for 15 minutes until you make chana filling.

make chapati dough

Take boiled chana in a bowl [Make sure there is no extra water] and mash it with a potato masher or with the back of a spoon.

step to mash the canned or boiled chickpeas collage

Add coriander leaves, ajwain, red chili powder, garam or chole masala, turmeric powder, amchur powder, and salt. Mix well. Adjust if required.

step to add spices to chickpea mashed mixture collage

Make balls from the dough. I was able to get six balls.

Take one ball and roll it into a small circular disc. Put about 2 tablespoon of the stuffing over it. Fold the edges and seal them—dust with some dry flour and roll the ball into a big circle.

step to stuff chickpea stuffing in to the rolled paratha

Heat a tawa/skillet on medium heat and place the paratha and let it cook.

step to cook chole ka paratha on tawa with oil

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.

step to fry flatbread on the tawa

Serve Chole/Chickpeas/chana paratha recipe with curd, pickle, raita, ketchup, or any gravy of your choice.

Tips & Variations

  • The chole should be cooked in such a way that it should be soft but not mushy. Once the pressure is released, if there is excess water in the chole, drain the water fully and then mash the chole.
  • You can use canned chickpeas as well.
  • You can add finely chopped mint (pudina) for extra flavor.

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chole paratha served on a plate with curd on the side

Chole Paratha Recipe (Chickpea Paratha)

Bhavana Patil
Chole Paratha is a protein rich, healthy and nutritious Indian flat bread that is made from chickpeas (chole), few spices and whole wheat flour.
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Servings: 6 parathas
Calories : 107
Course: Breakfast, Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Method: Stovetop
Prep Time : 15 minutes
Cook Time : 10 minutes
Total Time : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Measuring cup used 1 cup = 250ml

    For Dough

    • 1 cup whole wheat or multigrain flour
    • salt to taste
    • 1 teaspoon oil
    • water to knead

    For Stuffing

    • 1 cup cooked chana|chole|chickpeas
    • 2 tablespoon coriander leaves finely chopped
    • ½ teaspoon chana masala or garam masala
    • ¼ teaspoon ajwain (carrom seeds)
    • ½ teaspoon red chilli powder
    • ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
    • ¼ teaspoon amchur powder or lime juice (optional)
    • salt to taste
    • 2 tablespoon oil or ghee to (cook parathas)

    Instructions
     

    • Take whole wheat flour in a bowl. Add salt and 1 teaspoon of oil. Add water and knead to a soft dough. Keep aside for 15 minutes until you make chana filling.
    • Take boiled chana in a bowl [Make sure there is no extra water] and mash it with a potato masher or with the back of a spoon.
      step to mash the canned or boiled chickpeas collage
    • Add coriander leaves, ajwain, red chili powder, garam or chole masala, turmeric powder, amchur powder, and salt. Mix well. Adjust if required.
      step to add spices to chickpea mashed mixture collage
    • Make balls from the dough. I was able to get six balls.
    • Take one ball and roll it into a small circular disc. Put about 2 tablespoon of the stuffing over it. Fold the edges and seal them—dust with some dry flour and roll the ball into a big circle.
      step to stuff chickpea stuffing in to the rolled paratha
    • Heat a tawa/skillet on medium heat and place the paratha and let it cook.
      step to cook chole ka paratha on tawa with oil
    • 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.
      step to fry flatbread on the tawa
    • Serve Chole paratha recipe with curd, pickle, raita, ketchup, or any gravy of your choice.
      chole paratha served on a plate with curd on the side

    Notes

    • The chole should be cook in such a way that it should be soft but not mushy. Once the pressure is released, if there is excess water in the chole, drain water fully and then mash the chole.
    • You can use canned chickpea as well.
    • You can add finely chopped mint (pudina) for extra flavor.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 107kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 80mgPotassium: 67mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 63IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword chana paratha, chickpea paratha, chole paratha
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