Green peas stuffed paratha is a delicious Indian flatbread made with a flavorful filling of green peas and spices. I love making this matar ka paratha when fresh peas are in season. They make a delicious breakfast or lunch for the whole family.
During winter, green peas are abundant in the Indian market. When I get a good amount of fresh peas, I prepare varieties of dishes, including Koraishutir Kochuri, Matar Paneer Pulao, Methi Matar Malai, Mushroom Matar Pulao, Green Peas Masala, Peas Pakora, and definitely Green Peas Paratha or matar paratha (stuffed peas paratha).
Stuffed paratha is one of my favorite flatbread. If you are regular follower of this space, you must be knowing how I like to try various stuffing in my parathas.
The best part of stuffed paratha is that you don't need any side dish. You can just have it with curd or pickle or just like that.
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Ingredients
Green Peas: I always prefer fresh green peas for this recipe. However, you can also use frozen peas for the same.
Flour: Use whole wheat flour to make soft and pliable paratha dough.
Ginger: While preparing the filling, I add finely chopped ginger, which gives the green pea filling a lovely fresh flavor and a subtle warmth.
Spices: Green chili, Chaat masala powder, Cumin, Red Chili Powder
Ghee/Oil: Use clarified butter (ghee) or vegetable oil for frying the parathas.
How to make Peas Stuffed Paratha?
Follow my simple peas paratha recipe to make the delectable paratha at home. The recipe can broadly categorize into three parts - kneading of dough, preparation of peas paratha stuffing and finally making the parathas.
Take wheat flour, salt and vegetable oil, and use the required water to make a soft dough. Cover the dough with a damp cloth for half an hour.
Boil the green peas now. However, if you are using frozen peas then avoid this step and check out the details related to use of frozen peas mentioned below. After they've cooled, grind them into a rough paste with a grinder.
In a pan, heat the oil and add the cumin seeds. Add the chopped ginger and green chili when they start to crackle.
After that, add the coarse pea paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, chat masala, and salt. Combine them thoroughly. When you're done, turn off the flame and let it cool.
Make equal size balls from the dough and stuff them with the green peas filling you made earlier. Make sure they're properly sealed. After that, roll the balls with a rolling pin to make round parathas.
Heat a skillet and fry the parathas using ghee or vegetable oil. Serve immediately with a pickle or other side dish.
Serving Suggestions
Indian green peas flatbread tastes delicious when served hot with chilled yogurt, pickle, or fresh green chutney. You can also pair it with a simple raita for a wholesome breakfast or lunch. A little butter or ghee on top makes these parathas even more flavorful and comforting.
Variations
Matar Paratha can be prepared in several delicious ways. Here, I am sharing a few tasty variations that you can try to add different flavors and textures to this wholesome paratha.
- Paneer Green Peas Paratha: Mix grated paneer with the mashed peas to make the filling richer and more protein-packed.
- Aloo Matar Paratha: Combine mashed potatoes with green peas and spices for a comforting stuffed paratha.
- Cheesy Green Peas Paratha: Add grated cheese to the pea filling for a creamy, kid-friendly variation.
Top Tips
- Cook the green peas until tender, then mash them well and cook off excess moisture. A dry filling is much easier to stuff and roll.
- Allow the green pea filling to cool completely before stuffing the dough to prevent the paratha from tearing.
- Knead the whole wheat flour into a soft, pliable dough for easy rolling and softer parathas.
- Use enough filling to make a generous paratha, but avoid adding too much, especially if you're new to making stuffed parathas.
My Special Tips: For a lunchbox, cook the green peas stuffed parathas until lightly golden so they remain soft even after cooling. Let them cool slightly before packing to prevent sogginess and wrap them in butter paper or foil.
FAQs
You can prepare the stuffing ahead of time. After the stuffing has cooled, place it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. This will help you save a lot of time.
Peas Paratha is a winter delicacy. When you make it with fresh peas, it tastes the best. If you don't have fresh peas on hand, you can definitely use frozen peas instead.
If you're using frozen peas, make sure they're fully thawed and at room temperature before using. After that, remove the water thoroughly and prepare the stuffing with the frozen peas.
Filling usually comes out if the filling is too wet or the dough has been overfilled.
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Materials
For Dough
- 2 cups Wheat Flour
- 2 teaspoon Vegetable Oil
- Salt to taste
- Water as required
For Stuffing
- 1.5 cups Green Peas
- ½ teaspoon Ginger, finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon Green Chilli, finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon Chaat Masala Powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds (Jeera)
- ½ teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
- Salt to taste
- ¼ cup Ghee (Clarified Butter)/ Vegetable Oil for Frying (Use as required)
Instructions
Making Dough
- Take wheat flour, salt and vegetable oil, and use the required water to make a soft dough. Cover the dough with a damp cloth for half an hour.
Preparation of Stuffing
- Now boil the green peas. After they cool, use a grinder to make them into a rough paste.
- Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds. When they starts crackling add chopped ginger and green chilli.
- Next add coarse pea paste and followed by add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, chat masala, salt. Mix them well.
- Once done, switch off the flame and allow it to cool.
Making of Peas Paratha
- Make equal size balls from the dough and stuff them with the green peas filling prepared earlier. Seal them properly.
- Later roll the balls using rolling pin and prepare round shaped parathas.
- Heat skillet and fry the parathas using ghee or vegetable oil. Serve hot with pickle or any other side dish.
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Lathiya
I envy such perfect stuffed parathas. the peas paratha sounds amazing, healthy, and filling dish.
Usha Rao
Peas paratha is new to me and had some English peas in the refrigerator. Stuffed paratha came out really good. I will be making it more often now. Thanks for the reciipe.
Sasmita Sahoo
Green Peas Stuffed Paratha here looks so soft and perfectly prepared Amrita
Just need some curd or pickle to wipe this out. LOvely use of peas 🙂
Poonam Bachhav
My family loves stuffed green peas paratha with curd and chili pickle. It's a delectable treat during winters. Yours look so inviting!
Pavani
Wow, what a delicious paratha recipe with peas. I always have frozen peas and this is the perfect recipe to try with them. Thank you for the detailed recipe.
Mayuri Patel
You are so right Amrita, winter is not complete without making a snack with peas, including peas paratha. Your parathas look so delicious and that blob of butter makes it even more tempting.
Rafeeda - The Big Sweet Tooth
I am salivating on how those gorgeous parathas stuffed with green peas look like... I just need a cup of hot chai and I can enjoy that meal...
Sapana Behl
This is one of our family's favorite paratha after aloo and gobi. I love how soft and utterly delicious your paratha are looking.
Jagruti's Cooking Odyssey
Peas paratha with butter is just a dream! So flavourful and delicious..I must make some and enjoy with family.
Uma Srinivas
Stuffed peas paratha looks super delicious and soft! My kids love these peas paratha with yogurt and salad.
Lata Lala
Peas stuffing in paratha sounds so very interesting Amrita. It's such a nice idea to have peas in different way.
This recipe comes to rescue when you want to make something intresting yet delicious.