Description
Aloo Paratha is a popular Indian stuffed flatbread made with a flavorful potato filling. This recipe yields soft, flaky parathas that are perfect for breakfast or as a main course. Serve them hot with yogurt, butter, or pickle for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
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For the dough:
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup water (as needed)
- 1 tablespoon oil or ghee (plus more for cooking)
For the filling:
- 2 medium potatoes, boiled and mashed
- 1 green chili, finely chopped (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon amchur (dry mango powder) or lemon juice
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: In a bowl, mix the whole wheat flour, salt, and oil. Gradually add water and knead into a soft dough. Cover and let it rest for 20–30 minutes.
- Make the filling: Combine mashed potatoes with green chili, cilantro, cumin seeds, garam masala, amchur or lemon juice, and salt. Mix well.
- Assemble the parathas: Divide the dough and filling into equal portions. Roll a dough ball, place the filling, seal the edges, and roll into a circle.
- Cook the parathas: Heat a skillet, cook the paratha, apply ghee or oil, and cook until golden brown and crisp on both sides.
- Serve: Serve hot with yogurt, butter, or pickle.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add onions or grated cheese to the filling.
- Leftover parathas can be reheated in a pan or on a tawa.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 paratha
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
