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Close-up of soft Aloo Paratha with light golden spots and potato filling inside.

Aloo Paratha

Aloo Paratha is a soft Indian potato stuffed flatbread made with homemade dough and a lightly spiced mashed potato filling. Serve it warm with yogurt, chutney, pickle, or butter.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
rest time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6
Course: Breakfast, Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 295
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil ghee, or melted butter
the Potato Filling
  • 1 1/2 cups mashed potatoes
  • 1/2 cup chopped scallions or shallots
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon ajwain seeds or thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
For Cooking
  • Extra flour for rolling
  • Oil ghee, or butter, for cooking

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Skillet or frying pan
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. For the Dough
  2. 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  3. 1 teaspoon salt
  4. 1 cup water
  5. 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, ghee, or melted butter
  6. For the Potato Filling
  7. 1 1/2 cups mashed potatoes
  8. 1/2 cup chopped scallions or shallots
  9. 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  10. 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  11. 1 teaspoon garam masala
  12. 1 teaspoon ajwain seeds or thyme
  13. 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  14. 1/2 teaspoon salt
  15. For Cooking
  16. Extra flour, for rolling
  17. Oil, ghee, or butter, for cooking

Nutrition

Calories: 295kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 7gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 520mgPotassium: 360mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 210IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 3mg

Notes

  • Do not make the potato filling too wet.
  • Roll gently so the filling stays inside.
  • Use enough flour to prevent sticking, but do not add too much or the paratha can become dry.
  • Serve immediately for the best texture.

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