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Aloo Paratha

Cultural Context

Aloo Paratha hails from the northern regions of India, where it's a beloved breakfast staple. Traditionally, it's made by stuffing whole wheat dough with spiced mashed potatoes, reflecting the resourcefulness of Indian home cooking. This dish is often served with yogurt or pickles, making it a comforting and hearty meal. Today, Aloo Paratha has gained popularity worldwide, often found in Indian restaurants and enjoyed by people of all backgrounds.

IndianINmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 kg potatoes
50 grams chicken
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
500 grams all-purpose flour (maida)
80 grams oil
1.5 teaspoons salt
water as needed
dried pomegranate seeds
green chilies
fresh mint leaves
kasuri methi
250 grams yogurt

ghee

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: low-fat yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Low-fat yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: mashed cauliflower

Sweet potatoes add nutrients and flavor.

onions

🥗Healthier: scallions

💰Cheaper: leeks

Scallions provide a milder flavor.

1

Boil 50 grams of chicken in water until cooked and shred it finely.

2

Boil 1 kg of potatoes until tender, peel, and mash them finely.

3

In a pan, add 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon red chili powder, and 1 teaspoon cumin powder; sauté for 2-3 minutes until the spices are fragrant.

4

Mix the shredded chicken into the sautéed spices and fry for a bit.

5

Combine the mashed potatoes with the chicken mixture, adding dried pomegranate seeds, green chilies, and fresh mint leaves.

6

For the dough, mix 500 grams of all-purpose flour with 80 grams of oil and 1.5 teaspoons of salt; add water as needed to form a soft dough.

7

Let the dough rest for 5-10 minutes.

8

Divide the dough into equal portions and roll into balls.

9

Roll out each ball into a flat disc, place the potato and chicken filling in the center, and fold the edges over to seal.

10

Roll the stuffed ball gently into a flat disc again.

11

Heat a tava (griddle) and cook the paratha, applying ghee on both sides until golden brown.

12

Serve with yogurt and green chutney.

Cooking Techniques

boilingkneadingstuffingpan-frying

Equipment Needed

tava (griddle)mixing bowlrolling pinpan

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Stuffed Potato FlatbreadAloo Ka Paratha

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