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aloo paratha

Aloo Paratha Recipe | Potato Stuffed Paratha

Aloo Paratha is a popular Indian flatbread made with whole wheat, mashed potatoes and spices. This potato stuffed paratha is an easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed as a snack, as a side dish or as a main course.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Breads, Breakfast
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 8
Calories: 204kcal
Author: Pavani

Ingredients

To make the dough:

  • 2 cups Whole wheat flour
  • 1+¼ Water as required to make dough
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Oil

To make potato stuffing:

  • 3 Boiled potatoes medium
  • 1 teaspoon Red chilli powder
  • ½ teaspoon Coriander powder
  • ½ teaspoon Cumin powder
  • ½ teaspoon Chaat masala
  • 2 Green chillies deseeded and finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Grated ginger
  • 2 tablespoon Coriander leaves finely chopped
  • Salt to taste

To fry :

  • 2-3 tablespoon Oil

Instructions

Dough making:

  • In a mixing bowl, add wheat flour, salt and mix well. Slowly add water and make a soft and smooth dough. Add 1 teaspoon of oil to the dough and knead well. Cover and keep aside until the stuffing is prepared.

Stovetop method to boil potatoes

  • Wash and peel the skin of the potatoes and boil in enough water until it's just cooked.

Instant pot method to boil the potatoes:

  • Place the potatoes on a trivet, add 2 cups of water to the pot and pressure cook for 7-8 minutes. Allow the pressure to release naturally. Remove the skin and use it.
  • Remove the potatoes from the water and allow them to cool completely.

Make potato stuffing:

  • Into a bowl, add the cooled potatoes and mash them using a masher.
  • Now add red chilli, coriander, cumin and chaat masala powder and mix well.
  • Add grated ginger, green chillies, salt and finely chopped coriander leaves and combine well.
  • Divide the mixture into equal parts and make a big or small as per your taste. keep aside on a plate.

Making the parathas:

  • Knead the prepared dough and divide into 8-10 equal sizes balls. ( as you needed big or small)
  • Now take a small dough ball, dip in the dry atta(wheat flour) and roll into a small circle using a rolling pin.
  • Place the prepared stuffing in the centre of the dough (stuffing should be less than the dough ball size)
  • Then bring the edges to the centre and seal it, without stuffing coming out.
  • Now flattened the dough ball using your hands and dip in the dry atta.
  • With the help of rolling pin, roll the dough into a circle of 7 to 8 inches diameter.(use more dry atta if required while rolling the dough)

Frying the paratha:

  • Heat a gridle or tawa on medium to high flame. Place the rolled paratha on to the tawa and fry on medium heat.
  • Fry one side the paratha until you see small brown spots ,then flip to the other side and fry.
  • Now apply oil or ghee to the both sides and press with spatula at the edges. Fry until you see golden brown spots on both sides. Remove the cooked paratha on to kitchen towel and cover it.
  • Repeat the process with the remaining dough.
  • Serve warm parathas with yogurt, pickle or on its own.

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Notes

  • Skip green chillies if you are making for kids or toddlers.
  • Adjust the spices according to your taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 204kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 193mg | Potassium: 455mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 87IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 2mg
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