Ingredients:
For the Dough:
- 1 cup whole wheat flour (atta)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Water, as needed
For the Potato Filling:
- 2 large potatoes, boiled, peeled, and mashed
- 1 finely chopped small onion
- 2 finely chopped green chilies
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- Salt as per your taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaf, finely chopped
- Ghee or oil for cooking
Method:
- Add the whole wheat flour and salt in a pot.
- Add water and knead the dough until it’s smooth and soft. leave the dough for 15-20 minutes.
- In an another pot, add the mashed potatoes, chopped onion, green chilies, cumin seeds, red chili powder, garam masala, salt, and chopped coriander leaf. mix everything to make the filling.
- Divide the dough into equal parts and give shape them like a balls.
- Take one dough ball and roll it into a small circle, about 4-5 inches in diameter.
- Place the potato filling in center of the rolled dough circle.
- Fold the edges of the dough over the potato filling, make it to a stuffed ball.
- Roll out the stuffed ball into a larger circle, about 7-8 inches in diameter. Use dry flour as needed to prevent sticking.
- Heat a tawa or a non-stick pan over medium flam.
- Place the rolled paratha on the hot griddle. Cook for about 1-2 minutes.
- Flip the paratha and apply a teaspoon of ghee or oil on the cooked side.
- Flip again and apply ghee or oil on the other side. Cook the paratha until it’s golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the aloo paratha from the griddle and place it on a plate.
- Repeat the process with the remaining dough.
- Serve the hot and delicious aloo parathas with yogurt, pickle, or your favorite chutney.
Enjoy the comforting and flavorful Aloo Paratha as a breakfast, brunch, or lunch option.