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Chili Cheese Paratha Triangles

Pooja Jhunjhunwala

Chili cheese paratha triangles are flaky parathas filled with a chili cheese mixture. The parathas are brushed with chili garlic oil which adds so much flavor to it. I air fried these triangles to get it super crispy and the cheese so melty! Every bite is crispy, flaky and filled with melted spicy cheese. These are are a great snack for tea time or appetizers at a get together. You can’t go wrong with this appetizer recipe. Who doesn’t love parathas and cheese?
Happy Cooking!

Servings: 8-10 pcs

Prep Time: 5-10 mins

Cooking Time: 15-20 mins

Total Time: 30 mins


Ingredients: 

Chili garlic oil-

  • 2 tsp garlic paste

  • 2 tbsp chili powder

  • 3-4 tbsp Vegetable oil

  • 1/8 tsp Salt


Cheese Mixture-

  • 2 cups mixed shredded Cheddar cheese & Mozzarella cheese

  • 2/3 cup chopped Onions

  • 2-3 chopped green chili

  • 1/2 cup chopped Scallions

  • 1/4 cup chopped Corriander 

  • 1 tsp Cumin powder

  • 1/4 tsp Pepper

  • 1/3 cup heavy cream 


Paratha - 4-5 parathas, I used a flaky malabar paratha

Directions: 

  1. In a bowl mix garlic paste, red chili powder and salt.

  2. Warm the oil and pour over the mixture. Mix and keep aside.

  3. In a bowl add the shredded cheese, onions, scallions, green chili, coriander, cumin powder and pepper and mix.

  4. Add heavy cream and mix.

  5. Preheat air fryer to 380F.

  6. Cut the uncooked paratha into 4 quarters.

  7. Spread the chili oil on each of them.

  8. On two of the 4 pcs spread cheese mixture.

  9. Top the two pcs with the other 2 pcs and seal the edges.

  10. Place in the air fryer and cook at 360F for 8-12 mins, flipping it midway. I use tongs to flip it.

  11. Once cooked through serve immediately!

  12. Serve with a chili tomato sauce.

Notes/Tips:

  • I used a flaky onion malabar paratha.

  • Fill in as much cheese as you can.

  • If you want to bake it, bake at 380F for 18-24 mins, flipping it midway. You can also grill it on a pan.

  • Be sure to brush the oil on outside and inside which helps make it crispier and cook well.

  • Seal it well before cooking.

  • You can fill and seal these and keep it ready in the fridge or freezer. Cook it just before serving. Do not thaw! It will need to cook for 3-4 mins more if frozen.