Khapli Wheat Anda Lifafa Paratha Recipe For Protein-Packed Mornings
Khapli Wheat Anda Lifafa Paratha
30 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
14
Ingredients
Veg
Diet
Anda lifafa, also known as egg paratha, gets its name from the way it's folded, where ‘lifafa’ refers to an envelope in Hindi and Urdu, and that's exactly the shape this paratha takes once the spiced egg mixture is tucked inside and the dough is folded in from all four sides. It's a satisfying breakfast on its own, protein-packed enough to work for lunch or dinner too, and this version ditches the regular wheat flour dough for one made with Aashirvaad Chakki Khapli Atta, which is milled from the ancient gehu khapli, making the paratha even more nutrient-dense.
Khapli wheat, or emmer wheat, is one of the oldest cultivated wheat varieties still grown in India, valued for its higher fibre and protein content and its lower glycemic index compared to regular wheat. For a dish that's already built around eggs as a protein source, using khapli atta for the dough makes the whole paratha more nutrient-dense, from the base to the filling. Also, khapli atta's gluten structure is slightly less elastic than that of regular wheat, so the dough needs to be handled carefully, especially during rolling.
The filling is a simple, well-spiced beaten egg mixture, seasoned with salt, black pepper, red chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric, and garam masala, along with finely chopped onion, green chilli, and fresh coriander. It's whisked and set aside while the khapli dough is rolled out and partially cooked on a hot tava, allowing the paratha to hold its shape when the raw egg mixture is added on top. Once the beaten egg mixture is poured onto the partially cooked chapati, taking care not to spill over the edges, each of the four sides is folded inward, one at a time, to form a neat square envelope that fully encases the egg filling.
Ingredients
UNITSIngredients
1 cupAashirvaad Chakki Khapli Atta (For the dough)
to tasteSalt
as neededWater, added gradually
3Eggs (For the filling)
to tasteSalt
a pinchBlack pepper powder
1 tspRed chilli powder
1 tspCoriander powder
¼ tsp Turmeric powder
½ tspGaram masala
1 mediumOnion (chopped)
1Green chilli (chopped)
1 tbspFresh coriander (chopped)
For cookingOil, as needed
Plate it up!
Plate it up!
Plating Instructions
Plating Instructions

Cut the paratha into halves or quarters and arrange on a large plate while still hot.
Pairing Instructions
Pairing Instructions

Serve the khapli atta anda lifafa paratha with tomato ketchup or mint chutney, alongside a cup of your favourite tea.
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Garnishing Instructions
Garnishing Instructions

Scatter fresh coriander leaves and add a wedge of lemon on the side.
One anda paratha can contain roughly 250-350 calories, depending on the amount of oil or ghee used during cooking. The number of eggs used in the paratha, as well as the size of the dough ball, also adds to the calorie count.






