Chicken Keema Paratha

Imagine a paratha that’s as much protein-packed meal as it is comfort food—meet your new go-to Chicken Keema Paratha.

Tender, spiced chicken mince tucked inside a flaky whole-wheat paratha gives you protein, fiber, and flavor all in one hand-held package. Perfect for lunchboxes, weekend brunches, or an anytime meal you can feel good about.

Why You’ll Love This Stuffed Paratha

High-Protein Filling: Chicken mince keeps you full and supports muscle recovery.
Whole-Wheat Goodness: Wheat flour plus ajwain adds fiber and aids digestion.
Balanced Spice: Warm garam masala, cumin, and a hint of chaat masala create layers of flavor.
Meal-Prep Friendly: Make the keema ahead, stuff and roll when you’re ready—no last-minute stress.

Ingredient Breakdown

Wheat Flour & Ajwain: Forms a sturdy, aromatic dough that’s gentle on the gut.
Chicken Mince: Lean protein that absorbs all the spices.
Onion, Garlic, Ginger & Green Chili: The classic aromatic quartet builds rich depth.
Tomato Puree: Adds tang and binds the keema.
Chili, Turmeric, Cumin & Garam Masala: Layered spices for heat, color, and warmth.
Chaat Masala (Optional): A final tangy-savory pop.
Ghee: Brushed for golden, flaky crusts.
Coriander Leaves: Fresh herbal lift at the end.

How It All Comes Together

First, knead a soft dough from wheat flour, ajwain, salt, and oil—let it rest under a damp cloth while you tackle the filling. In a hot pan, sauté onions, garlic, ginger, and green chilies until translucent. Stir in tomato puree and all your spices. Add the chicken mince, cover, and cook until it’s just dry and fragrant. Finish with chopped coriander and set aside to cool.

Next, portion the dough and flatten each ball. Spoon in two tablespoons of cooled keema, gather the edges, seal, and gently press into a disc. Roll out each stuffed ball into a thick paratha—just enough to lighten the crust without bursting the filling.

On a hot tawa, roast each paratha for about a minute per side, brushing with ghee before flipping. Look for golden-brown spots—then transfer to a plate and repeat.

💡 Pro Tip: Cool your keema filling completely before stuffing. Warm filling makes the dough sticky and hard to roll.

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What Goes Along

Mint-Coriander Chutney: Bright, herbal zing that cuts through richness.
Cucumber Raita: Cooling yogurt base to balance the spice.
Pickle: Mango or lime achar adds tangy heat.

How to Serve

Stack the hot parathas on a platter, garnish with fresh coriander, and serve alongside chutney or raita. Encourage tearing so each bite hits that juicy keema center.

Packing & Meal-Prep Tips

Advance Keema Prep: Make the filling up to 24 hours ahead; refrigerate in an airtight container.
Assemble on Demand: Stuff and roll parathas just before cooking for best texture.
Lunchbox-Friendly: Wrap hot parathas in foil to retain warmth and flakiness until lunchtime.

Party & Bulk Preparation

For a crowd, assemble and partially roll stacked stuffed dough balls, then finish rolling on the day. Keep cooked parathas warm in a slow oven (100 °C/200 °F) and serve family-style with chutney stations.

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 40 mins

Total Time 55 mins

Cooking Method: Sauteing

Cuisine: Indian

Courses: Lunch

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 3

Calories: 410

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Dietary: High-Protein, Non-Vegetarian

Description

Juicy Chicken Keema Paratha features spiced chicken mince—cooked with onion, garlic, ginger, tomato, and layered Indian spices—stuffed into whole-wheat parathas and roasted in ghee. This protein-rich, hand-held meal pairs perfectly with chutney or raita and makes a satisfying lunchbox or quick dinner.

Ingredients

To Make Dough

2 cups wheat flour
1/2 tsp ajwain
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp oil
water

To Make Chicken Keema

300 g chicken mince
3 tsp oil
1 onion
2 green chilli
2 garlic cloves
a piece of ginger
1/2 tsp ginger garlic paste
2 tomatoes (pureed)
1 tsp salt
1 tsp chilli powder
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp chaat masala (optional)
coriander leaves

Instructions

Prep Work

1
Chop aromatics
Finely chop onion, green chillies, garlic and grate the ginger.
2
Puree tomatoesBlend peeled tomatoes until smooth and set aside.
3
Prepare herbsWash and finely chop coriander leaves for garnish.

Method

4
Mix and knead dough
In a bowl, mix flour, ajwain and salt, add oil, then gradually add water and knead until smooth.
5
Rest doughCover dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
6
Sauté aromaticsHeat oil in a pan, add chopped onion, green chillies, garlic and ginger; sauté until golden.
7
Add ginger-garlic pasteStir in ginger garlic paste and cook for a few seconds.
8
Cook tomato baseAdd tomato puree and cook until moisture evaporates.
9
Season the masalaStir in salt, chilli, turmeric, cumin, garam masala and chaat masala. Mix well.
10
Add chicken minceAdd chicken mince, mix into the masala, cover and cook on medium heat for 10 minutes on medium flame.
11
Finish the fillingStir in chopped coriander, mix and remove from heat.
12
Shape stuffed parathasDivide dough into balls, roll each a little thick, place filling in center, fold edges to seal, then gently roll again.
13
Cook parathasHeat a tawa, cook each paratha 1 min per side, apply ghee, then cook on medium-high until golden brown spots appear.