Aloo Paratha | How to make Aloo Paratha - by foodoogger

 Aloo Paratha

aloo paratha recipe | aloo ka paratha | potato paratha with detailed photo recipe. a classical north Indian stuffed bread recipe made with wheat flour and spiced potato mash for stuffing. it is one of the popular paratha recipes which is not only easy to make but also one of the tasty stuffed bread from the Indian cuisine. it is generally served for lunch and dinner with a choice of raita and pickle but can also be served for morning breakfast and brunch.

Ingredients

for dough:

1. 2 cup wheat flour

2. ½ tsp salt

3. water for kneading

4. 2 tbsp. oil

for aloo stuffing:

1. 3 potato/aloo boiled   mashed

2. 1 tsp ginger paste

3. 2 chilies finely chopped

4. 2 tbsp. coriander finely chopped

5. ½ tsp coriander seeds

6. ¼ tsp ajwain/carom seeds

7. 1 tsp chili powder

8. ½ tsp cumin powder

9. ½ tsp garam masala

10. ¾ tsp amchur

11. ½ tsp salt

other ingredients:

1. wheat flour for dusting

             2. oil for roasting

Instructions

How to make dough for paratha:

1. firstly, in a large bowl take 2 cups of wheat flour and ½ tsp salt. mix well.

2. add water as required and start to knead.

3. now add 2 tbsp oil and start to knead well.

4. knead to a smooth and soft dough.

5. grease oil and rest for 20 minutes.

How to make aloo stuffing for paratha:

1. firstly, in a large bowl take 3 potatoes, 1 tsp ginger paste, 2 chilies, 2 tbsp coriander, and ½ tsp coriander seeds.

2. also, add ¼ tsp ajwain, 1 tsp chili powder, ½ tsp cumin powder, ½ tsp garam masala, ¾ tsp amchur, and ½ tsp salt.

3. mix well making sure all the ingredients are well combined.

4. aloo stuffing is ready.

How to make aloo paratha:

1. after the dough has rested for 20 minutes, knead slightly.

2. now pinch a ball-sized dough and roll about 4 inches in diameter.

3. place a ball-sized prepared aloo stuffing in the center.

4. take the edge and start pleating bringing it to the center.

5. also join the pleats together and secure tight pinching off excess dough.

6. sprinkle some wheat flour and roll slightly thick.

7. on a hot Tawa place the rolled paratha and cook for a minute.

8. furthermore, flip the paratha when the base is partly cooked (after a minute).

9. also, brush oil/ghee and press slightly. flip again once or twice till both the sides are cooked properly.

Now finally, serve hot aloo paratha with sauce, raita, or pickle.