Aloo Paratha is a classic North Indian flatbread stuffed with a spicy mashed potato filling, cooked on a griddle with butter or ghee until golden and crisp. It’s hearty, flavorful, and usually served with curd, pickle, or butter.
Servings: 4 (8 parathas)
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
For dough:
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- Water (as needed)
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp oil
For filling:
- 3 medium potatoes, boiled and mashed
- 1–2 green chilies, finely chopped
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- ½ tsp red chili powder
- ½ tsp garam masala
- ½ tsp amchur (dry mango powder) or lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Fresh coriander leaves, chopped
For cooking:
- Butter or ghee
Instructions
1. Make the dough
- Mix flour, salt, and oil.
- Add water gradually and knead into a soft dough.
- Cover and rest for 15 minutes.
2. Prepare filling
- Mix mashed potatoes with all spices, chilies, and coriander.
- Ensure filling is dry and well combined.
3. Shape parathas
- Divide dough into equal balls.
- Roll one ball into a small circle.
- Place filling in the center and seal edges.
- Gently roll into a flat paratha.
4. Cook
- Heat a tawa or pan.
- Cook paratha on both sides until golden spots appear.
- Apply butter or ghee while cooking.