Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Prepare the Dough Base

   In a bowl, combine 1 cup of flour, 1/2 tsp of salt, and 1 tbsp of oil. Mix these ingredients well with your hands until crumbly.

2. 2.Form the Dough

   Gradually add 1/3 cup of water to the flour mixture and start bringing it together to form a dough.

3. 3.Knead and Rest the Dough

   Knead the dough for 2 minutes until it becomes soft and pliable. Rub a little oil over the dough, cover it, and let it rest for at least 15-20 minutes.

4. 4.Prepare the Onion Filling

   In a separate bowl, take 1 cup of sliced onions and 1/2 tsp of salt. Mix well to soften the onions slightly. Then add 1/2 cup of coarsely ground poha.

5. 5.Add Spices to Filling

   To the onion and poha mixture, add 1 tsp red chilli powder, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp coriander powder, 1/2 tsp chilli flakes, 1/2 tsp chat masala, 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp garam masala, 1 tbsp chopped coriander leaves, and 1/2 tsp ajwain. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.

6. 6.Stuff the Paratha

   Take a small portion of the rested dough and flatten it into a disc. Place a generous amount of the prepared onion filling in the center of the dough.

7. 7.Seal and Flatten

   Carefully bring the edges of the dough together to seal the filling inside, forming a ball. Gently flatten the ball.

8. 8.Garnish and Roll

   Sprinkle some kalonji (nigella seeds) and chopped coriander leaves on top of the flattened dough ball. Using a rolling pin, gently roll the dough into a flat, round paratha.

9. 9.Cook the Paratha

   Heat a tawa or flat pan over medium heat. Place the rolled paratha on the hot tawa. Cook for about 1-2 minutes until small bubbles appear.

10. 10.Fry Until Golden and Crispy

    Flip the paratha, spread some oil on the top side, and cook until golden brown. Flip again, spread oil on the other side, and cook until both sides are golden and crispy. Repeat for all parathas.

11. 11.Serve

    Serve the hot and crispy spicy onion paratha with a dollop of butter and fresh onion rings.