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    Home » Breakfast Recipes » Ajwain Paratha(Carom Seed Paratha)

    Ajwain Paratha(Carom Seed Paratha)

    Published: Jun 4, 2020 · Modified: Aug 8, 2020 by Bhawana ·

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    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 

    Ajwain paratha served with aloo sabji, curd and pickle.

    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.

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    • 1 Ajwain (carom seed) Benefits
    • 2 Why you will love this recipe
    • 3 Ingredients
    • 4 How to make ajwain paratha
    • 5 Serving suggestions
    • 6 Storing suggestions
    • 7 Tips & FAQ's
    • 8 Ajwain Paratha | How To Make Ajwain Paratha

    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.

    Ajwain ka paratha served with pickle, curd & potato curri. Masala chai cups are alongside.

    Ingredients

    Please check RECIPE CARD for detailed ingredients list with accurate measurement.

    • 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.Ajwain paratha is a simple Indian flatbread served with curry, dal or simply pair up with curd or pickle. Even you can have them with tea which makes a perfect combo altogether. Apart from ajwain paratha, you can make ajwain poori and ajwain roti with the same dough. They are great for breakfast or dinner and lunch.
    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.Ajwain paratha is a simple Indian flatbread served with curry, dal or simply pair up with curd or pickle. Even you can have them with tea which makes a perfect combo altogether. Apart from ajwain paratha, you can make ajwain poori and ajwain roti with the same dough. They are great for breakfast or dinner and lunch.
    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.
    Is ajwain paratha vegan?

    Replace ghee with oil to make it vegan. I used ghee while kneading the dough. Just replace that with oil to make vegan ajwain paratha.

    What is ajwain paratha?

    Ajwain paratha is a unleavened Indian flatbread prepared using ajwain, salt & whole wheat flour.

    A close up of Ajwain paratha served with pickle & curd

    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

    You can visit how to make homemade yogurt & homemade ghee to make paratha recipes more delicious.

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    Ajwain paratha is a simple Indian flatbread served with curry, dal or simply pair up with curd or pickle. Even you can have them with tea which makes a perfect combo altogether. Apart from ajwain paratha, you can make ajwain poori and ajwain roti with the same dough. They are great for breakfast or dinner and lunch.

    Ajwain Paratha | How To Make Ajwain 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.
    4.8 from 5 votes
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    Course: Breakfast, Main Course
    Cuisine: Indian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 5 Paratha
    Calories: 101kcal
    Author: Bhawana

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup whole wheat flour
    • 2 teaspoon ghee replace it with oil if required
    • ½ teaspoon ajwain seed (carom seed)
    • Warm water to make a dough
    • ¾ teaspoon salt
    • Oil to fry
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    Instructions

    • Take a mixing bowl and combine flour, ghee, salt and ajwain seed.
    • Make a soft dough using warm water. Add a little water after using a half cup. Keep it aside for 10 minutes.
    • Heat a griddle on medium flame.
    • Divide the dough into equal parts. I could make 5 parathas with this quantity.
      Ajwain paratha is a simple Indian flatbread served with curry, dal or simply pair up with curd or pickle. Even you can have them with tea which makes a perfect combo altogether. Apart from ajwain paratha, you can make ajwain poori and ajwain roti with the same dough. They are great for breakfast or dinner and lunch.
    • Roll out a portion in 6″ circle. Apply a little ghee and shape in a triangle. (First, fold the circle into a half circle, then again fold it to make a quarter circle.)
    • Now roll this triangle into 6″ paratha and place it on the heated griddle.
    • Cook on both side by applying oil or ghee. Cook until golden brown.
      cooking ajwain paratha on hot griddle
    • Serve hot ajwain paratha with any of your favorite company like curd, pickle, tea or potato sabji and enjoy.

    Notes

    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.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0g | Calories: 101kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 349mg | Potassium: 87mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Ajwain paratha is a simple Indian flatbread served with curry, dal or simply pair up with curd or pickle. Even you can have them with tea which makes a perfect combo altogether. Apart from ajwain paratha, you can make ajwain poori and ajwain roti with the same dough. They are great for breakfast or dinner and lunch.
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    1. preeti garg

      September 06, 2018 at 6:03 am

      Ajwain paratha is very simple and common paratha which is 1st choice of every kitchen to serve as breakfast.. awesome plating.

      Reply
    2. Padmajha PJ

      September 06, 2018 at 3:39 am

      4 stars
      Mom always rolls out triangle parathas! And adding ajwain makes it all the more yum! The whole platter looks inviting!

      Reply
    3. Srivalli

      September 05, 2018 at 6:58 am

      Those ajwain parathas are looking so inviting and nicely done!..I frequently add ajwain to our chapatis and is so healthy!..looking forward to your dishes letters!

      Reply
    4. Mayuri Patel

      September 03, 2018 at 4:28 pm

      Welcome to the Mega Marathon Bhawana. I'm sure you'll love it and then wouldn't be able to resist joining the others. I love ajwainor jeera flavored parathas and make it a point to include either in the dough every time I make parathas. Would love to have your paratha with some tea right now.

      Reply
    5. Renu

      September 03, 2018 at 10:42 am

      5 stars
      Such healthy and delicious looking paratha's this are. Light on the tummy too. We make this quite often specially when we do not have any vegetable along side.

      Reply
    6. harini

      September 02, 2018 at 11:38 pm

      That is such a flavorful paratha, Bhawana. A great everyday paratha to kick start the mega bm

      Reply
    7. Ritu Tangri

      September 02, 2018 at 10:09 pm

      5 stars
      You reminded me of my nanni (maternal grandma). She used to make this paratha that too in triangular shape and whenever I used to go there, it used to be our breakfast everyday with a cup of tea...perfect for tiffin

      Reply
    8. Gayathri Kumar

      September 02, 2018 at 9:13 pm

      Ajwain is a great aromatic spice and we use them in deep fried recipes. Adding ajwain in parathas is a nice idea. The whole platter looks awesome.

      Reply
    9. Vaishali Sabnani

      September 02, 2018 at 6:45 pm

      Ajwain Parathas are one of the best ones to be served for breakfast , ah a little ghee and they reach another level . Very well made Parathas and a great pick for the alphabet .

      Reply
    10. Priya Suresh

      September 02, 2018 at 2:32 pm

      Am a crazy fan of triangle parathas since my childhood, i dunno still y and how,. Lovely ajwain parathas, just love adding ajwain seeds in most of my parathas, just prefect to finish my dinner with all those fingerlicking side dishes. Lovely start Bhawana, keep rocking gal.

      Reply
    11. Sandhya Ramakrishnan

      September 02, 2018 at 1:55 pm

      5 stars
      Look at those perfectly layered Ajwain Paratha. I love the flavor of ajwain and I am tempted to have that platter for breakfast. Lovely start to the marathon and can't wait to see the rest of your flatbreads.

      Reply
    12. Sowmya

      September 02, 2018 at 12:39 pm

      5 stars
      I love adding ajwain to many dishes and this paratha is a simple and yet so flavourful! It is a favourite of everyone at home...yum yum

      Reply

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