Aloo Paratha

Name: Aloo Paratha
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 cups whole-wheat flour; 3 tbsp all-purpose flour (for dusting); 2/3 cup water, warm; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 tsp neutral oil; 1 lb russet potatoes, boiled, peeled; 1 green chili (serrano or jalapeno), minced; 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped; 1/2 tsp cumin seeds; 1/2 tsp garam masala; 1/2 tsp amchur (dried mango powder); 1/2 tsp salt; 4 tbsp unsalted butter

Flaky whole-wheat flatbreads stuffed with spiced mashed potatoes, pan-fried in butter until golden and crisp. A beloved North Indian breakfast served with yogurt and pickle.

55 minMediumServes 4380 cal/serving

IndianBreakfastStovetopVegetarianLow-SodiumPork-Free

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Ingredients

2 cups whole-wheat flour
3 tbsp all-purpose flour (for dusting)
2/3 cup water, warm
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp neutral oil
1 lb russet potatoes, boiled, peeled
1 green chili (serrano or jalapeno), minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp amchur (dried mango powder)
1/2 tsp salt
4 tbsp unsalted butter

Instructions

1

Mix 2 cups whole-wheat flour with 1/2 tsp salt and 2 tsp neutral oil in a large bowl. Add 2/3 cup warm water a little at a time, kneading until a smooth, soft dough forms, about 5 minutes. Cover and rest 20 minutes.
2

Mash the warm 1 lb boiled, peeled russet potatoes until smooth. Stir in 1 minced green chili (serrano or jalapeno), 1 tsp grated fresh ginger, 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, 1/2 tsp cumin seeds, 1/2 tsp garam masala, 1/2 tsp amchur (dried mango powder), and 1/2 tsp salt.
3

Divide the dough into 8 equal balls. Roll one ball into a 4-inch circle. Place 2 tablespoons of filling in the center. Gather the edges up and pinch to seal into a ball.
4

Flatten the stuffed ball with your palm. Using 3 tbsp all-purpose flour (for dusting) as needed, roll out into a 7-inch circle, keeping the filling even. Repeat for remaining dough.
5

Heat a dry cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Cook each paratha 1-2 minutes per side until light golden spots appear.
6

Add 4 tbsp unsalted butter to each side as it cooks, pressing gently, until both sides are deeply golden and crisp. Serve hot with yogurt and Indian pickle.

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Questions

What should Aloo Paratha look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 5: cook until light golden spots appear. Step 6: cook until both sides are deeply golden and crisp.

What can I use instead of amchur in Aloo Paratha?

The entry for Aloo Paratha calls for 1/2 tsp amchur (dried mango powder). In its place: Lemon or lime juice added at the end, about a teaspoon per half teaspoon of powder.

Is Aloo Paratha spicy?

Moderately. The heat in Aloo Paratha comes from 1 green chili (serrano or jalapeno), minced. For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the green chili, or use half; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Can I make Aloo Paratha dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Aloo Paratha is 4 tbsp unsalted butter. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Aloo Paratha vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 4 tbsp unsalted butter. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan breakfast collection.

How many calories are in Aloo Paratha?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 380 calories, with 8 g protein, 48 g carbohydrate and 14 g fat, plus 4 g fiber and 320 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I freeze Aloo Paratha?

It is not a good candidate. Refrigerate what is left of Aloo Paratha within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it. Potatoes turn grainy in the freezer, so keep this one in the refrigerator.

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