Avocado Paratha | Avocado Flatbread
The best recipe to make with over-ripe Avocado is this Avocado Paratha or the Indian flatbread made with avocado and spices. The parathas are incredibly soft and is a great choice to make for lunch boxes and travel.
'Melt in the mouth', I have heard this term many times when people describe food and this is the first time I am experiencing this in a paratha. My dear friend Arthi gave me this recipe and asked me to try it and she said Sandhya, once you make this, you are not going to stop. This is so true! I cannot have enough of this Avocado Paratha.
Video to make Avocado Paratha
Why Choose Avocados?
Avocados have very high fiber content and high fat. These qualities make this a perfect breakfast component. Also, it has been proven to reduce cholesterol. Because of its high fat, this is a very good fruit to be used in kids' meals.
Avocado Paratha would make a perfect portal to use in kids' meals. Choose a very ripe Avocado to make this. You would know a ripe avocado when it yields to gentle pressure.
These Avocado Flatbread makes a great lunch box recipe as the paratha remains very soft after a few hours. It is loaded with flavors and this is a great way to introduce avocado to kids if they are fussy eaters.
They would not even know that there is a vegetable in it. I paired my Avocado Paratha with some Paneer butter masala and also made some Matar Pulao on the side. This was our weekend lunch.
Preparation time - 10 min plus about 30 mins to rest the dough
Cooking time - about 30 mins
Difficulty level - easy
Ingredients needed
- Avocado - 1 (very ripe)
- Whole wheat flour/Atta - 2 cups
- Roasted cumin powder - 1 ½ tsp
- Salt - to taste
- Chili powder - ½ tsp
- Garam masala - ½ teaspoon (optional)
- Minced garlic - 1 clove
- Lime juice - 1 tsp
- Chopped cilantro - few
- Oil - to make parathas
Step-by-step process
- In a large bowl, take the flesh out of the Avocado. To take the flesh out, cut the Avocado all the way through in the center and then rotate it a couple of times to open it. With a knife go down on the pit and remove it using a couple of gentle twirls around. After that run, a spoon on the sides of the Avocado and you will notice that the flesh scoops out easily leaving behind empty Avocado skin.
- To the scooped flesh, add the lime juice, salt, chili powder, cumin powder, and garam masala. Also, add the chopped cilantro and mash everything up well with your hands. Lime juice is added to prevent oxidizing of the Avocados, so do not omit it.
- To this mixture slowly add the wheat flour and make it into a smooth dough. Do not add any water. The moisture in the avocado will be enough to form the dough. If in the case at the end you feel that the dough is a little too dry, add a couple of tbsps of water to bring it together. Cover the bowl and leave it aside for about 30 mins.
- Divide the dough into 10 equal balls and roll them out into parathas.
- Cook them on a heated griddle, using little oil on both sides.
Expert Tips
- Overripe avocados work best for this paratha recipe.
- Check before adding water to make the dough as the mashed avocados will be enough to make the dough.
- Let the dough rest for at least 30 minutes before rolling.
- Store the parathas in a air-tight container.
Frequently asked question
Ripe or over-ripe paratha works best to make paratha.
Store the paratha in an air-tight container. It will remain soft for a few hours. This paratha also freezes very well. Freeze it in a freezer bag and then thaw it in the microwave or on a pan.
We can serve avocado flatbread with any Indian curry / subzi. This avocado paratha also can be used as a wrap.
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Recipe
Avocado Paratha | Avocado Flatbread
Equipment
- Stand Mixer
- Griddle
- Stove
Ingredients
- 1 Avocado very ripe
- 2 cups Whole wheat flour/Atta
- 1 ½ Roasted cumin powder
- Salt to taste
- ½ teaspoon Chili powder
- ½ teaspoon Garam masala optional
- 1 clove Minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Lime juice
- ½ cup Chopped cilantro few
- Oil to make parathas
Instructions
- In a large bowl, take the flesh out of the Avocado. To take the flesh out, cut the Avocado all the way through in the center and then rotate it a couple of times to open it. With a knife go down on the pit and remove it using couple of gentle twirls around. After that run a spoon on the sides of the Avocado and you will notice that the flesh scoops out easily leaving behind empty Avocado skin.
- To the scooped flesh, add the lime juice, salt, chili powder, cumin powder, and garam masala. Also add the chopped cilantro and mash everything up well with your hands. Lime juice is added to prevent oxidizing of the Avocados, so do not omit it.
- To this mixture slowly add the wheat flour and make it into smooth dough. Do not add any water. The moisture in the avocado will be enough to form the dough. If in case at the end you feel that the dough is little too dry, add couple of tbsps of water to bring it together. Cover the bowl and leave it aside for about 30 mins.
- Divide the dough into 10 equal balls and roll them out into parathas.
- Cook them on a heated griddle, using little oil on both the sides.
Video
Notes
- Over ripe avocados work the best for this paratha recipe.
- Check before adding water to make the dough as the mashed avocados will be enough to make the dough.
- Let the dough rest for at least 30 minutes before rolling.
- Store the parathas in a air tight container.
How much Cumin Powder? 1 1/2???
I assume it's 1 1/2 teaspoons?
Thank you.
Allie, yes it is 1 1/2 teaspoons. I will update the recipe as well. Thanks!
Can the leftovers be refrigerated/frozen?
Absolutely Maggie. You can freeze the cooked the roti and heat it in the microwave or pan. I would suggest storing them between layers of parchment sheets.
I hate avocados - have never liked them but I imagine the flavor would be very mild
We get plenty of avocados here but have never thought of using it to make parathas. Must try out this soft looking parathas soon. Am glad your friend shared the recipe with you Sandhya.
Wow! that sounds interesting. I'm yet to taste avacado. but my sis uses lot of avacado. I'm going to tell her about this paratha for sure
I make avacado paratha / roti. It’s been a while I made this. Your Parathas look delicious.
I never buy Avocado here.But if I did, I will def. be making this. Going by your description it sounds very tempting Sandhya.
I LOVE acovado roti -- avocado makes them sooo soft and delicious. I love how you made them spicy with the addition of onions and other spices.
Avocado paratha sounds very interesting Sandhya. They must have tasted very nice and healthy too.
I used to make these earlier but now my family prefers to have avocado in so many things that no avocado is left for the rotis 🙂
I love avocados but they are terribly expensive here so I use them only while it is something really special , will definitely try this Paratha , sounds interesting .
Lovely dish and healthy too. Looks so good. Nicely done.
I like avocados in all forms. This sounds like a delicious way to use avocados.
I've never tried these, but I love and adore avocados, so definitely can't go wrong with em'! *-*
These paratha are sure, melt in the mouth. Avocado does give the paratha a soft texture
As a avocado lover, i'm gonna love this paratha. Looks so soft and delicious. Love the idea of mixing avocado with the dough instead of making as stuffed ones.
I simply love this parathas, avocado brings super softness to parathas. Havent made these parathas since a while, beautiful clicks there.
Very interesting one Sandhya, I haven't tasted avocado but this one sounds and looks awesome!
Tried and loved your recipe .It has become our all time favourite .Thanks
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Same never thought of avocado in paratha. What a great idea. This certainly goes to my kitchen from now on.
I never thought of avacado in paratha...delicious...
Thanks for sharing
nice concept.. to include varieties for kids..
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I have made avocado parathas too. Yummy and healthy.
Vardhini
Event: New U - 2013
love the combo of paratha.
Yummy and healthy too... wud luv to try it
Wow that sounds really good and loved your idea!!
yummy and healthy paratha.want to grab along with gravy.
healthy n delicious rotis
Healthy n yummy paratha!!!
Yummy healthy paratha