AALOO PARATHA (INDIAN FLATBREAD WITH A DELICIOUS POTATO STUFFING)

Aaloo Parathas are basically whole wheat flatbreads stuffed with a delicious potato filling and are one of the most favourite type of breakfast dish and a North Indian delicacy! Today we can find numerous types of parathas with different stuffings. But Aaloo Paratha is a traditional dish where you might find certain differences in the spices and ingredients used alongwith the aaloo/potato.

Instead of using only potato for the stuffing, I have added some aromatic kasuri methi to it. This, alongwith the aamchur and garam masala, gives the parathas a unique flavour. Though fresh methi can be added to the same, I prefer using the kasuri methi as it imparts a strong, unique and delicious flavour to the paratha.

For some more such dishes, do take a look at the following recipes too….

1. Pudina Paratha

2. Quick Aaloo Paratha

3. Paalak Paratha

4. Rataalyaache Parathe

5. Beetroot Paratha

Prep Time : 20 min

Cooking Time : 4 min

Serves : 4 (8 parathas)

INGREDIENTS :

For The Covering (Roti / Flatbread) :

• 2 2/3 cups Whole Wheat Flour
• 1 tbs Oil
• 1 tsp Salt
• Water for kneading the dough

For The Stuffing :

• 6 medium Potatoes (Boiled)
• 3/4 tsp Cumin Seeds
• 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
• 1 1/2 tsp Garam Masala Powder
• 3/4 tsp Aamchur Powder (Dried Raw Mango Powder)
• 3/4 tsp Chaat Masala
• 1/4 tsp Black Salt (Kaala Namak / Sendav Meeth)
• Salt to taste
• 6 tsp Kasuri Methi (Dried Fenugreek Leaves)
• 2/3 cups Chopped Corriander Leaves

METHOD :

1. To make Aaloo Paratha, first boil the potatoes in sufficient water in a pressure pan for 3 – 4 whistles.
2. Mix together the whole wheat flour, salt and oil and knead into a medium soft dough using water as required.
3. Apply some oil on the dough and set aside till further use.
4. Peel the boiled potatoes and grate them. Add the ingredients mentioned for stuffing and mix well.
5. Divide the dough and the stuffing into 8 equal portions respectively.
6. Roll one ball of dough into a small circle and fill in the prepared stuffing.
7. Close the dough around it and give it a slight press. Dust with flour and roll into a round disc.
8. Heat a griddle and transfer the rolled paratha onto it.
9. Roast on medium flame till slightly roasted. Flip and increase the flame to high.
10. Apply some homemade ghee on the top and flip again when the bottom side is roasted well.
11. Apply pressure on the edges with a spatula roast the flipped side till brown spots appear on it.
12. When done transfer to a container and set aside.
13. Serve the delicious Aaloo Parathas with some fresh curds and some Gaajar Flower Taaja Loncha or any other preferred dip by the side.