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Aloo Paratha
Aloo Paratha, is not a complicated recipe as you are thinking. This the easiest method for masala coated potato which is stuffed in wheat flat bread.
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Indian
Keyword
aloo paratha, potato paratha
Prep Time
20
minutes
Cook Time
25
minutes
Total Time
45
minutes
Servings
2
people
Calories
484
kcal
Author
Sujatha Muralidhar
Ingredients
For the filling
2
cup
potato
cooked, peeled, and mashed
1
tsp
red chili powder
1
tsp
coriander powder
1
tsp
cumin powder
1
green chili
/serrano pepper
3
tbsp
coriander Leaves
chopped
1
tsp
salt
For the dough
2
cup
whole wheat flour
1/2
tsp
salt
3/4
cup
water
1
tsp
vegetable oil
The making
2
tsp
vegetable oil
or ghee-as required
Instructions
For the filling
In a pan, add vegetable oil, mashed potato, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and salt.
Keep sauteing it till they becomes thick.
Keep them aside till they bring down to the room temperature. And make them into 5 equal sized balls.
For the dough
In a mixing bowl, add whole wheat flour, salt and add water little at a time and knead.
Knead the flour well to form a soft dough. Sprinkle water or flour if needed.
Finally add vegetable oil and knead again for a minute.
And set aside for 10 minutes and make 5 equal sized balls.
The making
Using rolling pin spread one dough ball into a 6inch diameter circle.
Place one potato ball at the center and bring edges together with small frills.
Seal them and form a big stuffed ball.
Dust them with flour and pat it gently with the hands. And using a rolling pin, gently press to a large circle.
Dust it with flour whenever it is necessary. Make sure the masala spreads evenly for the entire circle.
The cooking
Over medium heat, place a pan.
Spread the rolled paratha over the pan. Drizzle a little oil on both the sides. Cook them until, black spots seen on each side.
Serve hot with raita.
Notes
The dough should not stick to the hand. If it sticks add the little flour to make them perfect.
Nutrition
Calories:
484
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
91
g
|
Protein:
17
g
|
Fat:
10
g
|
Saturated Fat:
5
g
|
Sodium:
1856
mg
|
Potassium:
600
mg
|
Fiber:
15
g
|
Sugar:
2
g
|
Vitamin A:
558
IU
|
Vitamin C:
18
mg
|
Calcium:
90
mg
|
Iron:
7
mg