Aloo Paratha/ Stuffed aloo paratha/ Aloo ka paratha

                   Aloo Paratha/ Stuffed aloo paratha/ Aloo ka paratha

Aloo Paratha is a popular and delicious Indian chapati stuffed with a spiced potato filling. It's a flavorful and comforting dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Here's the recipe for making Aloo Paratha.

Preparation time: 15 mins

Cooking time: 20 mins

Total time: 35 mins

Servings: 2-3 people

                       

                   

For the Dough:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups whole wheat flour

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• Water, as needed

• Little oil or ghee

Instructions:

• 1. In a mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour and salt.

• Gradually add water and knead the mixture into a smooth and soft dough. The dough should be pliable and not too sticky. Add more water or flour as needed to achieve the right consistency. Add little oil or ghee.

• 2. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for about 15-20 minutes.

For the Potato Filling:

Ingredients:

• 3 medium-sized potatoes, boiled and mashed

• 2 green chilies, finely chopped

• A pinch hing or asafoetida

• 3-4 curry leaves

• ½ teaspoon mustard seeds

• ¼ inch ginger grated

• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds

• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder

• Salt to taste

• Fresh coriander leaves, chopped

• 2 teaspoon Oil 

Instructions:

• 1. In a heated pan, add oil, hing, mustard seeds and jeera seeds. Allow them to splutter. Add curry leaves. Then add grated ginger. Mix well. Add turmeric powder, chopped green chillies. Mix well again. Add salt to taste. Then add mashed potatoes and chopped coriander leaves. Combine all the ingredients thoroughly to make the potato filling.

To Assemble and Cook Aloo Paratha:

• 1. Divide the rested dough into equal-sized balls. Roll each ball between your palms to make smooth balls.

• 2. Take one dough ball and dust it with some flour. Roll it out into a small circle, approximately 4-5 inches in diameter, using a rolling pin.

• 3. Place a portion of the potato filling (about 2  teaspoons) in the center of the rolled dough.

• Gather the edges of the dough and bring them together to seal the filling completely. Pinch off the excess dough.

• 4. Flatten the filled dough ball and dust it with flour again.

• Roll out the stuffed dough gently into a slightly larger circle, about 6-7 inches in diameter. 

• 5. Take care not to press too hard, as it may cause the filling to come out.

• 6. Heat a tawa or griddle over medium heat. Once it is hot, place the rolled paratha on it.

• Cook the paratha on both sides, applying a little oil or ghee, until golden brown spots appear on the surface.

• 7. Repeat the process with the remaining dough balls and potato filling to make more parathas.

• 8. Serve the hot and delicious Aloo Parathas with yogurt, pickle, god lonche or any side dish of your choice.

Enjoy the tasty and fulfilling Aloo Paratha with your favorite accompaniments!