Aloo Paratha
Description
Aloo Paratha is a stuffed bread dish that originated in the Indian subcontinent. It’s one of the most loved breakfast dishes across northern, central, and western India, especially in Punjab. It’s simple to make and incredibly tasty. Let’s begin.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Wheat flour
- 2 medium Potatoes
- 1 medium Onion
- 2 teaspoon Green chillies
- 1 teaspoon Chilly powder
- 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
- 1 teaspoon 1-2 Coriander powder
- Ghee
- Salt as required
Instructions
- 1 Cook the potatoes, peel them, and mash them thoroughly.
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To prepare the dough, take 1 cup of wheat flour in a bowl. Add a pinch of salt and a little ghee or butter. Mix it well with your fingers.- 3
Gradually add water and knead it into a soft dough. Cover and let it rest.- 4
Now, to prepare the stuffing, heat a teaspoon of ghee in a pan.- 5
Add finely chopped green chillies-about two teaspoons-and sauté them.
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Add one medium-sized chopped onion and sauté until it turns translucent.- 7
Add a little red chilli powder and garam masala to the pan and mix well.- 8
Add the mashed potatoes and combine everything evenly. Let it cook for a minute.- 9
Finish the stuffing by adding a teaspoon or two of chopped coriander leaves and turn off the heat.- 10
Take a small portion of the dough and roll it into a ball. Flatten it slightly using your hands or a rolling pin, dusting with flour if needed.- 11
Place a spoonful of the potato masala in the center of the flattened dough. Bring the edges together and seal it well.- 12
Gently roll it again using a rolling pin into a slightly thick paratha. Be careful not to press too hard.- 13
Heat a pan and spread a little ghee on it. Place the rolled paratha on the pan.- 14
Cook it on one side, then flip it to cook the other side. Apply a little more ghee on top if you like.- 15
Cook until both sides are golden and crisp.- 16
You can enjoy your hot aloo paratha with a dollop of butter, curd, or any curry of your choice. - 2
