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Aloo Paratha
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Aloo Paratha

Aloo paratha is favourite north Indian breakfast .It is prepared by stuffing a spiced mixture of mashed potato inside the paratha
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Punjabi
Servings: 8 paratha
Calories:

Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Wheat Flour – 1 cup
  • Water as needed
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • Ghee as needed

Potato Stuffing

  • 4 Potato medium sized
  • 2 tbsp Coriander leaves finely chopped
  • ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1 tsp Red Chilli powder
  • ½ tsp Cumin Powder

Instructions 

Prepare Stuffing:

  • Wash potatoes , remove dirt and then chop them roughly into 2 or 3 pieces. Add chopped potatoes to pressure cooker along with water. Cook for 4 whistles.
  • Wait till the pressure releases on its own and then peel the skin of potatoes. Mash them really well without any lumps. You may use a potato masher or mash with hands as you prefer.
  • Transfer the mashed potato to a mixing bowl. To this add red chili powder, Turmeric powder , Cumin powder and Salt. Also add finely chopped coriander leaves.
  • Combine everything evenly and shape them into even sized balls and set aside.

Prepare Dough

  • In a mixing bowl add Wheat Flour and salt. .Rub everything first and then slowly add water. Knead well to a soft dough.
  • Cover with a kitchen towel and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Aloo Paratha

  • After 30 mins knead the dough once again for 2 mins. Now divide the dough into equal sized balls.
  • Using a rolling pin roll the dough to a small circle. Place one of the prepared potato ball.
  • Gently close the stuffing with the flattened roti. Press and flatten with hands.
  • Now dust some excess flour and roll the paratha gently by applying equal pressure on all the sides.
  • Heat a iron skillet once it’s hot add aloo paratha cook for 20 sec and then flip and cook for another 20 secs.
  • Apply ghee on both sides of the paratha and cook till it turns golden brown in color. Serve hot.

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Notes

Tips & Variations
  • The perfect stuffed paratha always comes by practice. So i suggest keep trying no matter what.
  • Seal the dough completely while adding the stiffing. So that the stuffing do not comes out while rolling paratha.
  • Take care while rolling the paratha if you give too much pressure the stuffing’s might come out. Always roll gently with equal pressure over the entire paratha.
  • Dust the surface with flour while rolling the paratha.
  • If the stuffing’s comes out a little it is absolutely ok. If too much comes out you will not be able to roll the paratha properly and end up redoing.
  • Tastes good when served with Curd or any Raita
  • You can try the same paratha with different stuffing. In this case you may also replace Potato with sweet potato.
Serving Suggestions
The Perfect side dish for Aloo Paratha is spiced yogurt and Pickle. Add salt and cumin powder to yogurt / curd and whisk until combined. It makes the best accompanimen
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