Punjabi

Aloo Paratha

By The Indian Hub Kitchen Brampton, Ontario

Whole wheat flatbread stuffed with spiced potato filling, served with butter and yogurt.

Food Story

Aloo paratha is the quintessential Punjabi breakfast, best enjoyed with a dollop of white butter.

Prep

20 min

Cook

25 min

Serves

4

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a wide bowl, combine 2 cups whole wheat flour and 1/2 tsp salt. Gradually add water (about 3/4 cup) and knead into a soft, smooth dough. Rub a few drops of oil on the surface, cover, and rest for 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Boil 3 potatoes until easily pierced with a fork (about 15 minutes). Drain, peel, and mash while still hot so there are no lumps. Let cool slightly.

  3. 3

    To the mashed potatoes, add 1 finely chopped green chili, 1 tsp cumin seeds, 1/2 tsp garam masala, 1/2 tsp amchur (dry mango powder), 2 tbsp chopped coriander, and salt to taste. Mix thoroughly and taste the filling - it should be well seasoned.

  4. 4

    Divide the dough into 8 equal balls. Flatten one, place a generous tablespoon of potato filling in the center, and pinch the edges together to seal. Dust with flour and gently roll into a disc about 6 inches wide, taking care not to let the filling break through.

  5. 5

    Heat a tawa or griddle over medium-high heat. Place the rolled paratha on it and cook for 30 seconds. Flip, spread 1/2 tsp ghee, and cook for 1 minute until golden spots appear. Flip again, apply ghee, and cook the other side for 1 minute. Press gently with a spatula to ensure even browning.

  6. 6

    Serve immediately with a pat of butter, plain yogurt, and mango pickle. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.

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