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Bacon & Egg Paratha recipe

Bacon & Egg Paratha

by Leena Kohli (@leenakohli)
5.0
From 1 rating
Prep Time
15min
Cook Time
24min
Total Time
39min
IndianBreakfastLunchMeat

Bacon & Egg Paratha, a twist on the traditional parathas, combine ingredients like bacon, eggs and spinach. With spices and a touch of cheese to ensure the parathas stay moist and flavourful, perfect for a weekend brunch or a quick and tasty breakfast.

Ingredients

4 Servings

For Dough

  • 2cup
    Wheat flour
  • 1/2tsp
    Salt
  • 2tbsp
    Olive Oil (divided)
  • Water (as required)

For Stuffing

  • 4
    boiled Eggs (grated)
  • 200g
    short-cut Bacon (cooked and diced)
  • 250g
    Baby Spinach (chopped)
  • 1tbsp
    Olive Oil
  • 1/2tbsp
    Paprika
  • 1tsp
    Oregano
  • 1/2tsp
    Salt
  • 1/2tbsp
    Black Pepper powder
  • 1cup
    Cheese, grated/slices
  • Oil for cooking the parathas

How to make Bacon & Egg Paratha

For Dough

  1. Combine the wheat flour, salt and 1 tbsp olive oil in a bowl. Knead with water into a smooth dough.

  2. Brush the dough with a spoon of oil and knead for 2-3 minutes. Cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.

    Step 1.1: Brush the dough with a spoon of oil and knead for 2-3 minutes

For Stuffing

  1. Grate the boiled eggs and set aside..

    Step 2.1: Grate the boiled eggs and set aside

  2. Sear the bacon in a pan on medium heat. Dice and set them aside.

    Step 2.1: Sear the bacon in a pan on medium heat
    Step 2.2: Sear the bacon in a pan on medium heat

  3. In the same pan, heat the oil on medium heat. Add spinach and saute for a minute.

  4. Add paprika, oregano, salt and black pepper and mix well to combine. Transfer to a bowl and mix with bacon and eggs.

    Step 2.1: Add paprika, oregano, salt and black pepper and mix well to combine
    Step 2.2: Add paprika, oregano, salt and black pepper and mix well to combine

  5. Divide the dough into equal-sized balls and set aside. Cover them with a cloth.

  6. Roll a ball of dough into a circle of 10-12”.

  7. Spread the prepared mixture onto half of the circle, leaving some space at the edges.

    Step 2.1: Spread the prepared mixture onto half of the circle, leaving some space at the edges

  8. Add a layer of cheese or a cheese slice onto the mixture and fold the remaining half of the dough over the filling. Press the edges to seal them together.

    Step 2.1: Add a layer of cheese or a cheese slice onto the mixture and fold the remaining half of the dough over the filling
    Step 2.2: Add a layer of cheese or a cheese slice onto the mixture and fold the remaining half of the dough over the filling

  9. Repeat the same process with the rest of the dough balls.

  10. Heat a skillet over low-medium heat. Brush with oil.

  11. Place the stuffed paratha on the hot skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes. Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes.

    Step 2.1: Place the stuffed paratha on the hot skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes
    Step 2.2: Place the stuffed paratha on the hot skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes

  12. Apply oil to both sides of the paratha and cook until golden brown from all sides.

    Step 2.1: Apply oil to both sides of the paratha and cook until golden brown from all sides
    Step 2.2: Apply oil to both sides of the paratha and cook until golden brown from all sides

  13. Serve hot.

Tips & Tricks

  1. In this recipe, I have used cheese to retain the moisture of the paratha, but you can skip it if you desire.

  2. The recipe yields approximately 8 parathas, but this may vary depending on the size of each paratha.

  3. You can adjust the amount of spices and seasonings according to your taste.

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