Aloo paratha

Aloo Paratha is one of the most loved breakfasts in my home. It is made with a soft wheat dough and a simple spiced potato filling. We usually enjoy it hot with curd, green chutney, tea, or ketchup, and everyone in my family loves it.

Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 25 min
Total Time: 45 min
Servings: 4
IndianVegetarianPescatarianEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeFish-FreeSugar-Free

Ingredients

  • 2 cup Whole wheat flour (for the dough)
  • 1/2 tsp Salt (for the dough, or to taste)
  • 1 cup Water (as needed, for the dough)
  • 3 piece Potatoes (medium, boiled and mashed)
  • 1 piece Onion (small, finely chopped)
  • 1 piece Green chili (finely chopped, adjust to taste)
  • 2 tbsp Fresh coriander leaves (chopped)
  • 1 tsp Salt (for the filling, or to taste)
  • 0.5 tsp Red chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp Garam masala
  • 0.25 tsp Cumin seeds (a pinch)
  • 0.5 tsp Amchur powder (dry mango powder)
  • 0.5 tsp Coriander powder
  • 0.25 cup Ghee (or oil, for cooking)
  • 0.25 cup Dry whole wheat flour (for dusting and rolling)

Instructions

  1. 1.

    In a bowl, add whole wheat flour, salt, and water. Knead it into a soft dough and keep it covered for 10–15 minutes.

    Time: 4 min
  2. 2.

    In another bowl, mash the boiled potatoes and add onion, green chili, coriander leaves, salt, red chili powder, garam masala, cumin, amchur powder, and coriander powder. Mix everything well.

  3. 3.

    Make medium-sized dough balls and prepare the potato filling in equal portions

  4. 4.

    Take one dough ball, flatten it lightly, and place the potato filling in the center.

  5. 5.

    Close it carefully from all sides and press it gently with your hands.

  6. 6.

    Dust it with dry flour and roll it gently into a paratha.

  7. 7.

    Heat a tawa and place the paratha on it. Cook on low to medium flame

  8. 8.

    When one side is slightly cooked, flip it and apply ghee or oil.

  9. 9.

    Flip again, apply ghee on the other side, and cook until both sides are golden and well roasted.

  10. 10.

    Serve hot with curd, green coriander-tomato chutney, tea, or ketchup.

Tips

  • 💡Make sure the potato filling is not too wet.
  • 💡Cook on low to medium heat for the best texture.
  • 💡Roll the paratha gently so it does not tear.
  • 💡It tastes best when served hot with curd or chutney.

Recipe from TheCookbook.ai

Created by Anonymous Creator