Ajwain Paratha(Carom Seed Paratha)

Ajwain paratha is a simple Indian flatbread, where ajwain (carom seeds) is added to the dough. Serve with curry, dal, or simply pair up with curd or pickle. Here is how to make it.

You can have them with masala chai which makes a perfect combo altogether. It is mostly known as namak ajwain paratha. Serve them in breakfast, lunch, dinner, or pack for kids or adults Lunch box 

You can also make ajwain poori and ajwain roti with the same dough. They are great for breakfast or dinner and lunch.

Roll it in a circle, triangle, or square shape as desired. You can even try making laccha paratha with the same dough.

Indian parathas series is incomplete without making namak ajwain paratha (salted carom seed paratha). It is the first choice of easy breakfast to have with masala chai in winters.

Winter season reminds me of gajar ka halwa, peanut chikki, tilbugga &  sarson ka saag .

I have been eating these since my childhood, where my Nani used to smear pickled spices, roll it, and served with tea. It was such a heavenly breakfast in the old days. Achari besan paratha tastes amazing too.

These parathas taste great when cooked with ghee, however keeping in mind the lifestyle we have, I prefer to make them in oil. Ghee is used while kneading the dough.

Ajwain (carom seed) Benefits

Ajwain is also known as caraway, bishop’s weed, or carom seed. Normally ajwain seeds & leaves are consumed in making a variety of dishes like pakoras, spinach fritters.

It is small oval-shaped, seed-like fruits that are pale brown schizocarps that resemble cumin, fennel. Ajwain has a litter strong and pungent taste, with a flavor similar to anise and oregano. Carom seeds are aromatic and subtle in taste.

Ajwain is rich in fiber, minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants. They can be consumed raw, like chewing raw seeds, boil in water, or add in tea helps in maintaining the digestive system.

Check here the benefits of ajwain.

Adding in dals, pakoras, or in the dough makes the meal flavorful & aromatic.

Why you will love this recipe

Ajwain paratha is a very simple plain paratha in Indian cuisine made with wheat flour, salt & ajwain, the basic pantry staple ingredients.

I am using ghee in the dough to make ajwain ka paratha. Use oil and this ajwain paratha recipe will result in Vegan paratha recipe.

Ingredients

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• Whole wheat flour
• Ghee (homemade ghee) adding in the dough
• Ajwain (carom seed)
• Warm water to make a dough
• Salt
• Oil to fry

How to make ajwain paratha

Ajwain added in simple whole wheat flour along with ghee (clarified butter) and salt, all it takes to make these easy ajwain parathas.

Adding carom seeds makes a prominent taste to parathas. So let see how to make Ajwain Paratha at home, step by step.

1. Take a mixing bowl and combine flour, ghee, salt, and ajwain seed.
2. Make a soft dough using warm water. Add a little water after using a half cup. Keep it aside for 10 minutes.
3. Heat a griddle on medium flame.
4. Divide the dough into equal parts. I could make 5 parathas with this quantity.
5. Roll out a portion in 6″ circle. Apply a little oil and shape in a triangle. (First, fold the circle into a half-circle, then again fold it to make a quarter circle.)
6. Now roll this triangle into 6″ paratha and place it on the heated griddle.
7. Cook on both sides by applying oil. Cook until golden brown.
8. Serve hot ajwain paratha with any of your favorite accompaniments like curd, pickle, tea, or potato sabji and enjoy.

Serving suggestions

This paratha goes very well with any dal or gravy. Enjoy ajwain paratha with Gajar Matar Sabji, Lauki Chana Dal, Rasedar aloo gobhi or Achari bhindi.

You can also serve with lentils like Panchmel dal, Urad dal tadka or Dal palak to name a few.

Pickle & masala chai makes the best combination with this namak ajwain paratha. You can have it with homemade curd as well.

Storing suggestions

Room temperature– Ajwain parathas have great storing life. You can keep them at room temperature for 2-3 days easily. You can warm them either in the microwave or on the Tawa.

Refrigerator– Once ajwain parathas are at room temperature, store them in a casserole and keep them in the fridge. They are good for 7-8 days in the fridge. Just microwave for one minute is good enough to consume ajwain paratha.

Freezer– After cooling down, stack ajwain parathas using parchment paper as a separator. Parchment paper will help them to not stick to each other. Store in a freezer friendly bag and keep in the freezer. You can store them for up to 3 months easily.

Reheating– To thaw, leave it at the kitchen counter for 30 min. Microwave them for a minute or just use a hot griddle for uniformly HOT paratha.

Tips & FAQ’s

1. You can use oil to save a few calories & to make it a vegan recipe.
2. Add ghee or oil while kneading the dough and keep at rest for 15 minutes. This works well to make a soft and smooth dough.
3. Normally in ajwain paratha, we don’t add any other ingredient as ajwain itself has a strong taste.
4. Replace ajwain with cumin seeds and make cumin paratha.

Mint paratha, Ajwain paratha, onion paratha & carrot paratha are few more similar paratha recipes where no stuffing required.

You can check some more Stuffed paratha recipes (Stuffed Indian Flatbreads)

• Aloo paratha
• Gobi paratha
• Paneer Paratha
• Tofu Paratha
• Mooli Paratha
• Cauliflower & Brocolli Paratha
• Achari besan paratha
• Soya keema paratha
• Indori Sev paratha
• Peas paratha

Check the whole collection of Indian flatbreads

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