Matar Paratha Recipe: A Delicious & Healthy Breakfast Option

If you love hot and crispy parathas for breakfast, then it’s time to try something different—Matar Paratha (Peas Paratha)! While we often enjoy aloo, onion, or paneer parathas, this green and flavorful version is a must-try. The mild sweetness of green peas, combined with aromatic spices and the crisp layers of paratha, makes it an irresistible dish. Not only is it delicious, but it is also nutritious and packed with the goodness of green peas. Let’s dive into this easy and tasty Matar Paratha recipe!

Ingredients for Matar Paratha

For Stuffing:

1 cup green peas (boiled & mashed)
1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
2 green chilies (finely chopped)
½ tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
½ tsp coriander powder
½ tsp garam masala
½ tsp dry mango powder (amchur)
Salt to taste
1 tbsp fresh coriander leaves (finely chopped)

For Paratha Dough:

2 cups wheat flour
½ tsp salt
1 tsp oil
Water (as needed for kneading)
Ghee or oil (for cooking parathas)

Step-by-Step Recipe to Make Matar Paratha

Step 1 Prepare the Dough

In a mixing bowl, take 2 cups wheat flour, add ½ tsp salt and 1 tsp oil.
Gradually add water and knead into a soft, smooth dough.
Cover the dough and let it rest for 15-20 minutes.

Step 2 Make the Matar Stuffing

Heat 1 tsp oil in a pan, add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
Add ginger-garlic paste and chopped green chillies, sauté for a few seconds.
Now add boiled & mashed green peas and mix well.
Add coriander powder, garam masala, amchur powder, and salt.
Cook for 2-3 minutes until the mixture is dry and well combined.
Turn off the heat, add chopped coriander leaves, and let the stuffing cool.

Step 3 Assemble the Paratha

Take a small portion of the dough and roll it into a small discc
Place 2 tbsp of the matar stuffing in the center
Carefully seal the edges and flatten the stuffed dough ball
Roll it out gently into a medium-sized paratha, ensuring the stuffing does not come out.