Aloo paratha

Aloo paratha is a whole wheat flatbread which is stuffed with spicy mashed potatoes. It’s usually enjoyed with yogurt or pickle.

Ingredients

• 2 medium potatoes, boiled and mashed 1 green chili, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp kasuri methi
• 1/4 tsp red chili powder or adjust to taste
• salt to taste
• 2 teaspoons oil, to cook the paratha

For dough

• 1.5 cups  whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• salt to taste
• water to knead the dough

Method

For the dough

In a bowl mix together whole wheat flour, oil and salt. Add water little by little and mix.

Knead to form a smooth and soft dough. Cover and let the dough rest for 15-20 minutes.

Divide the dough into 4-6 equal parts.

For the filling

To make the filling, mash the boiled potatoes and transfer to a bowl.

Add kasuri methi, salt, green chili and red chili powder.

Mix till everything is well combined. The stuffing is now ready.

For the paratha

Take one of the dough balls and using your rolling pin roll it into a circle.

Place 2 tbsp of stuffing in the center. Don’t overfill else it will be difficult to roll.

Bring all the edges together and pinch to seal the edges.

Flatten the dough ball using your hands.

Now using your rolling pin, roll the dough to a circle.

Transfer the rolled paratha onto the hot tawa.

Cook the side for a minute or two and then flip over. Apply oil on the half-cooked side and flip again.

Now apply oil on the other side as well. Press with a spatula and cook the paratha till both sides have golden brown spots on them.

Serve aloo paratha hot with butter, pickle and curd.
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