Chole Paratha Recipe (Chickpea Paratha)

5 from 5 votes

Chole Paratha is a protein rich, healthy and nutritious Indian flat bread that is made from chickpeas (chole), few spices and whole wheat flour.

Course Breakfast, Main Course

Cuisine Indian

Keyword chana paratha, chickpea paratha, chole paratha

Diet Vegan, Vegetarian

Method Stovetop

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings parathas

Calories 107kcal

Place whole wheat flour in a bowl. Add salt and 1 teaspoon of oil. Add water and knead to a soft dough. Set it aside for 15 minutes while you prepare the chana filling.
Take boiled chana in a bowl [Make sure there is no extra water] and mash it with a potato masher or the back of a spoon.
Add coriander leaves, ajwain, red chili powder, garam masala or chole masala, turmeric powder, amchur powder, and salt to the mashed chana. Mix well and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Divide the dough into six equal portions and shape them into balls.
Take one ball and roll it into a small circular disc. Place about 2 tablespoons of the stuffing in the center. Fold the edges and seal them. Dust with some dry flour and roll the ball into a larger circle.
Heat a tawa or skillet on medium heat. Place the paratha on the tawa and let it cook.
Once you see bubbles forming, flip the paratha to the other side and drizzle some ghee or oil on top.
Flip the paratha again and drizzle oil or ghee on the other side. Cook until both sides develop nice golden spots.
Serve Chole parathas hot with curd, or pickle.

The chickpeas should be cooked until soft but not mushy. Once the pressure is released, if there is excess water in the chole, drain it completely before mashing the chole.