Pyaaz Laccha Paratha Recipe
Pyaaz Laccha Paratha is a flaky, multi layered North Indian flatbread made with whole wheat dough and a generous filling of finely sliced onions and spices. The dough is rolled, folded, and coiled repeatedly to create its signature textured layers, then cooked on a tawa with ghee or oil until golden and crisp. Each bite offers a perfect balance of softness and crunch, with the sweetness of caramelized onions shining through. Often paired with curries, yogurt, or pickles, this paratha is a hearty and flavorful addition to any meal
Ingredients Dough
2 Cup wheat flour
Salt to taste
As needed water
1 Tablespoon oil (for kneading)
1 Tablespoon oil (for resting)
Onion Filling
4 NOS onion
A large pinch salt
2 Tablespoon Kashmiri red chili powder
1/4 Tablespoon coriander powder
A pinch garam masala
Black salt to taste
1/4 Tablespoon cumin powder
A pinch ajwain (crushed)
1/4 Tablespoon kalon ji
2 NOS green chili (chopped)
A handful fresh coriander (chopped)
1 Tablespoon vinegar
A pinch sugar
1 Tablespoon mustard oil
Cooking
As needed ghee
A small handful fresh coriander (chopped)
Green chili to taste (chopped)
Step:1
To make the dough , add wheat flour and salt to in a bowl . Gradually add water and combine until all the dry flour comes together . Knead into a smooth , semi-soft dough , add 1 tablespoon oil , knead it in , shape into a dough ball , lightly oil the surface , cover with a damp cloth , and let it rest while you prepare the filling
Step:2
Thinly slice the onions form stem to root and place them in a bowl . Add a large pinch of salt and let them rest for a couple of minutes . Squeeze out the excess moisture and transfer the onions to a clean bowl . Add all the powdered spices , seasoning , fresh coriander , green chili , vinegar , and mustard oil
Step:3
Mix well , the onion filling itself tastes incredible . Once the dough has rested , take a portion and shape it into a roundel . Roll it into a thin chapati . Add a generous amount of the onion filling in the center . Make a single cut form the center to the edge , roll the dough into a cone , then gently press it down to form a laccha pedha . Dust with whear flour and roll into semi-thick laccha paratha . Use extra flour as needed , the onion filling will makethe dough sticky
Step:4
Heat a tawa over medium flame . Place the paratha on it and dry-cook form both sides until light brown spots appear . Then apply ghee on both sides and cook until the paratha turns golden brown , crisp and flaky . Your tawa-style Pyaaz Laccha Paratha is ready
Step:5
To replicate a tandoor effect at home , make a laccha pedha the same way but without adding onion filling inside . Spread some ghee on the rolled dough , sprinkle wheat flour , roll into a cone again , press , and roll into a paratha . Spread a layer of the onion filling on top along with some fresh coriander and chopped green chilies , place a butter paper sheet over it , and gently press with a rolling pin so the filling sticks well
Step:6
Flip the paratha on the butter paper , so that you can apply water on the backside of the paratha . Use the butter paper to lift and stick the paratha into a hot tawa , filling side up . Press with your fingers so it sticks well
Step:7
Cook on high flame for 1-2 minutes . Then flip the tawa upside down and cook the paratha using direct flame until brown , slightly charred , and cooked through . Remove using a spatula . Your tandoor-style Pyaaz Paratha is ready smoky and delicious on its own or with dhai and achaar