Easy Gobi Paratha Recipe. Made with Whole wheat flatbread stuffed with a spicy cauliflower filling, this gobi paratha makes a delicious brunch or any meal of the day!
About this Cauliflower paratha recipe
Also popularly known as Indian stuffed cauliflower flatbread, they are easy to make, loaded with flavours, and a brilliant way to use any leftover cauliflower. Think like stuffing masala cauliflower rice into the paratha dough and making a flatbread – Delicious, isn’t it?
Parathas are definitely one of my favorite things to cook on busy weeknights or for a Weekend brunch. Most importantly Kids approved.
I always have chapati dough ready in my refrigerator. So this paratha comes together in about 30 minutes or so. As the name suggests it is a cauliflower-stuffed flatbread – so you can go easy with the sides. We usually enjoy it with a serving of yogurt, butter, and pickle.
Why make this recipe?
This Stuffed Cauliflower paratha is nutritious, delicious, and simple to make.
Quick & Easy – This recipe is super easy to make.
Healthy and Nutritious – Gobi Paratha is made with whole wheat flour dough stuffed with spiced cauliflower rice filling. Isn’t it healthy?
Freezer Friendly
Dietary needs – Vegan, Vegetarian, and Dairy free
Spicy Cauliflower filling
To make the Gobi filling, the first step is to grate the cauliflower.
In my Easy method, I like to add the cauliflower florets into the food processor and process them until they are broken down finely. Finer than cauliflower rice texture. Alternatively use a fine side of the box grater and grate the cauliflower.
Next, I cook the riced cauliflower on a pan for just 5 minutes along with the spices, ginger, and coriander leaves. Allow them to cool down a bit before stuffing them into the chapati dough.
If you are wondering, Why do you have to cook Cauliflower Rice? Finely riced Cauliflower tends to leave out moisture and this will in turn make the flatbread soggy. Instead of squeezing the water out, I prefer to cook it in the pan with the rest of the ingredients.
How to make Gobi Paratha(Stuffed Cauliflower flatbreads)?: Step by Step
To make Gobi paratha, first, shape the dough into 10-12 equal balls. Pick one ball, and roll it into a small disc of 2-3 inches. Fill 2 teaspoons of the spicy cauliflower stuffing. Bring the sides of the dough into the centre and pinch to seal the edges. Repeat the process for the remaining portions.
Gently flatten the stuffed dough ball with your hands. Then dust in the flour and roll the dough into a 6-7 inch diameter with a rolling pin. While rolling, apply equal pressure to the dough and you will have a circle paratha.
Heat the tawa or a frying pan over high heat. When hot, place them on the tawa and cook for at least 40-50 seconds or until you see gentle bubbles. Flip and cook at the same time. Now flip it again and drizzle 1/4 teaspoon of oil. Cook for another 30-40 seconds.
Flip again and cook until the parathas have golden brown spots.
Remove from heat and stack in casserole. You can also wrap the parathas in foil to keep them warm.
Storing and Freezing Gobi Paratha
Fridge – Leftover Gobi Parathas keep well in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Freezer – Cool them completely. Stack them between parchment paper and store them in freezer-safe bags. Place the parathas in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Tips to make Gobi Paratha
Grate or process the cauliflower ( gobi) as fine as possible. Coarse cauliflower stuffing will be difficult to roll.
If you leave the grated cauliflower for too long, it can water and make the paratha soggy. Hence I prefer to cook the cauliflower until all the moisture is gone.
Love a soft cauliflower paratha – store it in a casserole.
How to freeze Gobi Parathas?
Once you make the parathas, allow to cool them completely on a wire rack.
Next place a paratha between parchment paper/butter paper. Repeat the process with the remaining parathas.
Carefully arrange the parathas in a freezer-safe bag, label them and place them in the freezer for up to 3 months.
How to reheat the Parathas?
Place the frozen paratha in a microwave-safe plate and thaw them completely – about 40-50 seconds.
Next, heat a frying pan, add the defrosted paratha, and cook thoroughly until piping hot. Add a tsp of oil or butter for cooking if you like.
Enjoy hot parathas.
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This post was first published on 26th July 2010. Now updated with brand new pics and step-by-step directions.
Easy homemade Gobi paratha recipe
Ingredients
For the Chapati Dough
- 3 Cup chapati atta flour Whole wheat flour
- 1¼-1½ cup water
- 1 tsp salt
- 1½ tsp oil
Cauliflower stuffing
- 350 g Cauliflower, grated 1/2 a head or small cauliflower
- 3 tbsp Coriander Leaves
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- ½-¾ tsp chilli powder
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp ground coriander
- ¼ tsp Garam Masala
- Salt to taste
- 1 tsp oil
Other Ingredients
- Flour for Dusting/Rolling
- 4 tsp Oil or more as needed
Instructions
Chapati Dough
- Place flour and salt in a mixing bowl. Gradually add a little water at a time and knead into a soft pliable dough. Add the oil and knead again. Cover and set it aside for at least 30 minutes.Divide the dough into 10-12 equal balls
Cauliflower filling ( gobi ka paratha filling)
- Heat a teaspoon of oil in a pan.
- Add all the ingredients to the pan and saute for 5 minutes. Set the spicy cauliflower filling aside.
How to make Gobi Paratha
- Pick one ball, and roll it into a small disc of 2-3 inches. Fill 2 teaspoons of the cauliflower stuffing. Bring the sides of the dough into the centre and pinch to seal the edges. Repeat the process for the remaining portions
- Gently flatten the stuffed dough ball with your hands. Then dust in the flour and roll the dough into a 6-7 inch diameter with a rolling pin. While rolling, apply equal pressure to the dough and you will have a circle paratha.
- Heat the tawa or a frying pan over high heat. When hot, place them on the Tawa and cook for at least 40-50 seconds or until you see gentle bubbles. Flip and cook at the same time. Now flip it again and drizzle 1/4 teaspoon of oil. Cook for another 30-40 seconds.
- Flip again and cook until the parathas have golden brown spots.
- Remove from heat and stack the paratha in a casserole dish and seal with a lid. You can also wrap them in foil to keep them warm.
RV says
This is one of my favorite stuffings in parathas. Looks inviting. Glad to know that you had a bash on your birthday. Enjoy the week ahead gal
Sayantani says
belated Happy Birth day Sandhya. the Tiramisu looks fantastic and gobi parathas are my all time favourite. love it with boondi raita. yummy.
An Open Book says
belated bday wishes sandhya…i recently made tiramisu cake..it was such a tedious job..phew!
Swathi says
Cauliflower paratha looks good. We really enjoyed making your version.
Umm Mymoonah says
happy Birthday Sandhya, nice cake. Your flat bread also looks delicious.
Priti says
Looks so perfect wow…am thinkin of making the same for 1 week now and this is tempting 🙂
Kamalika says
Tempting paratha and lovely cake…
Nithya says
I had this today 🙂 yummyyyy 🙂
Satrupa says
Belated Birthday wishes Sandhya !
Some recipes are evergeen n gobi parotha is one of them. Lovely clicks and looks yummy
Cheers n Happy Cooking,
Satrupa
http://satrupa-foodforthought.blogspot.com
Sushma Mallya says
Seems you really enjoyed your bday and your so lucky too….paratha looks very delicious,loved the stuffing in it
Satya says
yummy gobi parathas …looks sooo delicious ,never tried with kasuri methi flavor…beautiful presentation n click make me drooling here…
belated happy birthday sandhya…
i will send my entries soon
Satya
http://www.superyummyrecipes.com
Sayali says
look nice…:) i dont like cauliflower but i can have this paratha 🙂
Jay says
Its my fav too….lovely pic…
kitchen queen says
A belated happy B'day to Sandhya.The paratha is very tempting and inviting and looks very delicious.
Priya says
Droolworthy paratha, makes me hungry, btw did u got my entries through mail?..
simply.food says
I love parathas and yours look superb.
Kairali sisters says
This paratha with gobi looks simply superb Sandhya…Perfect..
Love
Kairali sisters
Sanyukta Gour(Bayes) says
awesome sandhya..parathas look tempring..lovely pics and mouthwatering dish…yummo
Priya (Yallapantula) Mitharwal says
wow, those are such yummy looking parathas.
aipi says
belated b'day wishes dear, gobhi parathas look super good.. liked the addition of kasoori methi in the filling
jeyashrisuresh says
gobi paratha looks delicious. adding garlic is so interesting .
Kanchan says
I love this version of parathas.
They have come perfect and loved the clicks..
Btw .. belated happy bday ! hope you had a great time :):)
RAKS KITCHEN says
Belated wishes Sandya! Parathas have turned out perfect! Nice recipe!
Sreelekha Sumesh says
i love anything with gobi and your cauliflower paratha looks delicious and so easy to make. Will be trying your version tonight.
Deepti says
I just luv stuffed parathas…gobhi parathas luk inviting.
Belated hapy bday dear.
swapna says
Belated wishes sandy… gobi paratha looks so perfect and good..yum!!
Guna's kitchen says
parathas luks delicious and soft never tried aoff adding kasoori methi… nice idea….belated b'day wishes to you sandhya
happy to find ur blog…u have a good collection of recipes.. if u find time do visit my space …happy to follow ur blog
Prats Corner says
Love ur version of d parathas.. 🙂
PranisKitchen says
Happy birthday Sandhya.So u had a very surprise party sure u really enjoyed that with the wonderful home baked cake.. the gobi paratha looks simply superb..
Satrupa says
These Gobi parathas were delicious…..
Mano Saminathan says
Looks delicious and tempting! Superb click!
Hema says
Lovely parathas sandy.. The click is stunning as usual.. And Belated Happy birthday.. Glad you had a blast!
kothiyavunu says
Hey Sandy, hope your doinf fine..:)was away from active blogging for long time,I missed out many of your recipes..Trying to get hold of everything very soon.gobi paratha looks perfect and tempting.
Sanjeeta kk says
Lovely parathas Sandhya. Your paratha filling sounds delicious and I am going to make your version soon.All the tips and tricks are handy.
Chitra says
My hubby loves your version of gobi paratha. Thank you.
Nithu Bala says
This Gobi Paratha was simply easy to make. My family enjoyed it for breakfast.