Aloo Paratha is a classic Indian stuffed flatbread, loved for its crispy exterior and flavorful, spiced potato filling.
Whether you’re looking for a comforting breakfast, a hearty lunch, or a satisfying dinner, this recipe is a must-try.
Serve it with yogurt, pickle, or a dollop of butter for a truly delicious experience.
Let’s get started!
Aloo Paratha
Ingredients
For the Dough
For the Filling
Other
Instructions
Prep Work
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Knead the dough
Mix wheat flour, ajwain, salt, and water to knead a soft dough. Rub a little oil on a dough and Let it rest.
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Boil and mash potatoes
Pressure cook the potatoes for 4 whistle and peel the skin, and mash them. -
Prepare the filling
Add green chilies, coriander, red chili powder, garam masala, chaat masala, and salt to mashed potatoes. Mix well. -
Make dough balls
Divide the dough into equal-sized balls for rolling.
Method
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Stuff the dough
Flatten a dough ball, place some potato filling in the center, and fold it into a parcel.
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Roll the paratha
Gently roll out the stuffed dough ball into a round paratha. -
Heat the tawa
Place a rolled-out paratha onto a hot tawa. -
Flip and cook
Flip the paratha when one side is cooked. Cook the other side. -
Add oil and cook
Drizzle oil around the edges, cook both sides until golden. -
Serve hot
Remove from heat and serve hot with butter, yogurt, or pickle.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 280kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 8g13%
- Saturated Fat 2g10%
- Sodium 320mg14%
- Potassium 450mg13%
- Total Carbohydrate 42g15%
- Dietary Fiber 6g24%
- Sugars 2g
- Protein 7g15%
- Vitamin A 220 IU
- Vitamin C 12 mg
- Calcium 40 mg
- Iron 2.5 mg
- Magnesium 35 mg
- Zinc 1 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.