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.
Servings 2 people
Calories 484kcal
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: 484kcal | Carbohydrates: 91g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 1856mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 558IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 7mg