Aloo Paratha Recipe – Stuffed Indian Potato Flatbread

 Aloo Paratha is a popular North Indian stuffed flatbread filled with spicy mashed potatoes and herbs. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner with curd, pickle, or butter.

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🧂 Ingredients:

For the Dough:

• 2 cups whole wheat flour

• 1/2 tsp salt

• Water (as needed)

• 1 tsp oil (optional)

For the Stuffing:

• 3 medium potatoes (boiled and mashed)

• 1 green chili (finely chopped)

• 1 tsp grated ginger

• 2 tbsp coriander leaves (finely chopped)

• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds

• 1/2 tsp ajwain (carom seeds)

• 1/2 tsp red chili powder

• 1/2 tsp amchur (dry mango powder) or lemon juice

• Salt to taste

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👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Make the Dough:

   • In a bowl, mix flour, salt, and water. Knead to a soft dough. Rest for 20 minutes.

2. Prepare the Stuffing:

   • In another bowl, mix mashed potatoes with all stuffing ingredients. Taste and adjust spices.

3. Assemble Paratha:

   • Divide dough and stuffing into equal balls.

   • Roll a dough ball, place stuffing in the center, seal it like a dumpling.

   • Gently roll it into a flat round paratha.

4. Cook Paratha:

   • Heat a tawa or pan. Cook the paratha on both sides with ghee or oil until golden and crispy.

5. Serve Hot:

   • Enjoy with curd, butter, or mango pickle.