Quick Egg Paratha

Name: Quick Egg Paratha
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 13 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 piece Large Egg (Preferably large); 1 small Onion (Finely chopped); 1 piece Green Chili (Finely chopped, adjust to taste); 2 tablespoons Fresh Coriander Leaves (Finely chopped); 1/4 teaspoon Salt (Or to taste); 1/4 teaspoon Red Chili Powder (Or to taste); 1 piece Ready-made Paratha (Frozen or fresh); 1-2 tablespoons Oil or Ghee (For cooking)

This recipe guides you through making a delicious and quick egg paratha using a pre-made flatbread. Perfect for a hearty breakfast or a light snack, it combines a savory egg mixture with a flaky paratha, cooked to golden perfection on a griddle. It's an easy and flavorful way to enjoy a classic South Asian breakfast.

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Recipe Information

Prep Time

Cook Time

13m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Indian

English

Nutrition (per serving)

280

Calories

12g

Protein

30g

Carbs

13g

Fat

Golden Cooked Paratha

Ingredients

Large Egg
(Preferably large)
1 piece
Onion
(Finely chopped)
1 small
Green Chili
(Finely chopped, adjust to taste)
1 piece
Fresh Coriander Leaves
(Finely chopped)
2 tablespoons
Salt
(Or to taste)
1 teaspoon
Red Chili Powder
(Or to taste)
1 teaspoon
Ready-made Paratha
(Frozen or fresh)
1 piece
Oil or Ghee
(For cooking)
1 tablespoons

Servings: 2

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

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In a bowl, crack the egg. Add the finely chopped onion, green chili, fresh coriander leaves, salt, and red chili powder. Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
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In a bowl, crack the egg. Add the finely chopped onion, green chili, fresh coriander leaves, salt, and red chili powder. Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
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Ensure the vegetables are finely chopped for even distribution.
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Heat a tawa or a flat non-stick pan over medium heat. Once hot, place one ready-made paratha on the pan.
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Heat a tawa or a flat non-stick pan over medium heat. Once hot, place one ready-made paratha on the pan.
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Preheating the pan properly ensures a crispier paratha.
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Carefully pour and spread the prepared egg mixture evenly over one side of the paratha. Ensure the mixture covers most of the surface.
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Carefully pour and spread the prepared egg mixture evenly over one side of the paratha. Ensure the mixture covers most of the surface.
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Use the back of a spoon to spread the egg mixture quickly before it starts to set.
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Drizzle a teaspoon of oil or ghee around the edges of the paratha. Cook for about 1-2 minutes until the egg mixture begins to set and the bottom of the paratha is lightly golden, then carefully flip the paratha.
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Drizzle a teaspoon of oil or ghee around the edges of the paratha. Cook for about 1-2 minutes until the egg mixture begins to set and the bottom of the paratha is lightly golden, then carefully flip the paratha.
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Use a wide spatula for easy flipping to avoid breaking the paratha.
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Add another teaspoon of oil or ghee if needed. Cook the other side for 2-3 minutes, pressing gently with the spatula, until both sides are golden brown and the egg is fully cooked through.
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Add another teaspoon of oil or ghee if needed. Cook the other side for 2-3 minutes, pressing gently with the spatula, until both sides are golden brown and the egg is fully cooked through.
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Pressing gently helps to cook the paratha evenly and makes it flakier.
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Once cooked, remove the egg paratha from the pan and serve hot.
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Once cooked, remove the egg paratha from the pan and serve hot.
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Serve immediately with chutney, yogurt, or pickle for best taste.