Aloo Paratha

Aloo Paratha  ("Potato Paratha") is one of the most popular breakfast dishes throughout western, central and northern regions of India. 



Preparation Time: 10 mins   
Cooking Time: 30 mins   
Total Time: 40 mins     
Makes 12 servings (12 parathas ) 

Ingredients:

For The Dough-
2 1/4 cups whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)
2 tbsp melted ghee
salt to taste

For The Stuffing-
2 1/2 cups boiled , peeled and mashed potatoes
2 tsp melted ghee
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1 tbsp finely chopped green chillies
salt to taste
1/2 tsp chilli powder
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
2 tsp dried mango powder (amchur)

Other Ingredients-
whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta) for rolling
ghee for cooking and greasing

For Serving-
Curd
Pickle

Recipe:
For the dough-
1. Combine the whole wheat flour, ghee and salt in a bowl and mix well.
2. Add enough water and knead into a semi-stiff dough. Keep aside.

For the stuffing-
1. Heat the ghee in a broad non-stick pan and add the cumin seeds.
2. When the seeds crackle, add the green chillies, mix well and sauté on a medium flame 
    for 20 seconds.
4. Add the potatoes, salt, chilli powder, coriander, dry mango powder, mix well and cook 
    on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring continuously.
5. Divide the stuffing into 12 equal portions and keep aside.

How to proceed
1. Divide the dough into 12 equal portions and roll a portion of the dough into a circle of 
    of 100 mm. (4”) diameter circle.
2. Place a little stuffing in the centre of the circle.
3. Bring together all the sides in the centre and seal tightly.
4. Roll again into a circle of 150 mm. (6”) diameter circle with a little flour.
5. Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and cook the paratha using a little ghee until golden 
    brown spots appear on both the sides.
6. Repeat with the remaining dough and stuffing to make 11 more parathas.
7. Serve immediately with fresh curds.

Nutrient values (Abbrv) per paratha


Energy177 cal
Protein3.3 g
Carbohydrates22.6 g
Fiber3.3 g
Fat8.5 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium7.5 mg

@ Manali' s Recipes

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