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

Author Bhavana Patil

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.
Add coriander leaves, ajwain, red chili powder, garam or chole masala, turmeric powder, amchur powder, and salt. Mix well. Adjust if required.
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.
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.
Serve Chole paratha recipe with curd, pickle, raita, ketchup, or any gravy of your choice.

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.