Classic Aloo Paratha
A popular North Indian whole wheat flatbread stuffed with a spiced mashed potato filling.

Total
40 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Serves
4
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Recipe serves 4
Ingredients
- 2 cups Whole wheat flour (Atta)
- 3 medium Potatoes, boiled and peeled
- 2 pieces Green chilies, finely chopped
- 1 tsp Ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp Fresh coriander leaves, chopped
- 0.5 tsp Garam masala
- 1 tsp Amchur (Dry mango powder)
- 0.5 tsp Ajwain (Carom seeds)
- 1 tsp Salt
- 4 tbsp Ghee or Oil
- 0.75 cup Water
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, mix whole wheat flour with a pinch of salt and water; knead into a soft, smooth dough and let it rest for 20 minutes.
- 2
In a separate bowl, mash the boiled potatoes thoroughly ensuring there are no large lumps.
- 3
Add green chilies, ginger, coriander, garam masala, amchur, ajwain, and salt to the mashed potatoes; mix well to create the filling.
- 4
Divide the dough into equal-sized balls and roll one ball into a 4-inch circle.
- 5
Place a portion of the potato filling in the center, bring the edges together to seal it, and flatten it gently.
- 6
Dust with flour and roll the stuffed ball into a 7-8 inch diameter circle, being careful not to tear the dough.
- 7
Heat a tawa or griddle and cook the paratha on medium heat until brown spots appear on both sides.
- 8
Apply ghee or oil on both sides and press gently with a spatula until the paratha is golden brown and crisp.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
320
16% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 7 g |
| Carbohydrate | 48 g |
| Fat | 11 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 580 mg |
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