Aloo Paratha Recipe
If comfort food had a golden, crispy face, it would be aloo paratha. Stuffed with spicy mashed potatoes and dripping with butter, this is carb heaven. It’s the kind of dish that makes diets cry and taste buds dance. Every bite delivers flaky bread, warm potatoes, and just the right hit of spice. Whether dunked in yogurt, drowned in pickle, or eaten straight from the tava, it’s always a winner. If you’ve never made it before, don’t worry—rolling and stuffing might get messy, but the results are worth it. So, let’s get our hands floury and make magic.
Aloo Paratha Recipe
A crispy, buttery stuffed flatbread loaded with spiced mashed potatoes. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or an anytime snack.
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup water adjust as needed
- 1 tablespoon oil
For the Filling:
- 3 medium potatoes boiled and mashed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon red chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin powder
- ½ teaspoon garam masala
- ½ teaspoon amchur dry mango powder
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1 green chili finely chopped
For Cooking:
- ½ cup butter or ghee
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: Mix flour and salt in a bowl. Add water slowly, kneading until smooth. Cover and let it rest for 20 minutes.
- Make the filling: Mash the potatoes and mix in salt, spices, cilantro, and green chili. Combine well and set aside.
- Divide and roll: Cut the dough into equal portions. Roll each into a small circle.
- Stuff it up: Place a spoonful of potato mixture in the center. Seal the edges, then flatten gently.
- Roll it out: Lightly dust with flour and roll into a thick disc, making sure the filling doesn’t break through.
- Cook it hot: Heat a tava over medium heat. Place the rolled paratha and cook for 30 seconds.
- Flip and crisp: Turn, brush with butter, and cook until golden. Repeat on the other side.
- Serve hot: Stack them up and enjoy with yogurt, pickle, or a giant slab of butter.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 280
- Total Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
Vitamin & Mineral Content (Per Serving)
- Iron: 12%
- Calcium: 6%
- Vitamin A: 8%
- Magnesium: 7%
- Potassium: 10%
Tips for Extra Flavor
- Use ghee for a richer, deeper taste.
- Add grated cheese for an indulgent twist.
- Mix a little kasuri methi (dried fenugreek) into the filling for extra aroma.
- Always serve with butter because, honestly, it’s just better that way.
