Aloo paratha

There are many different recipes for aloo paratha, a popular Indian flatbread. The dough is usually made with whole wheat flour, and the stuffing is usually a mashed potato mixture. The parathas are then fried in ghee or oil.

The exact origins of aloo paratha are unknown, but it is thought to have originated in the Punjab region of India. The dish is now popular all over India and Pakistan.

There are many regional variations of aloo paratha. In some areas, the dough is made with Maida flour, and the stuffing may include onions, green chillies, and spices such as cumin and coriander. In other areas, the parathas are simply made with potatoes and flour, and no other ingredients.

Advice

Making aloo paratha is a great way to enjoy a delicious Indian dish. To make aloo paratha, start by boiling potatoes until they are soft. Once cooked, mash the potatoes and add spices like turmeric, chili powder, cumin, and coriander. Then, knead the potato mixture with flour to form a dough. Roll the dough out into thin circles and fill them with the potato mixture. Then, fold the circles in half and press the edges together to form the paratha. Finally, cook the paratha in a pan over medium-high heat until golden brown. For best results, use clarified butter or ghee for cooking the paratha. Enjoy your delicious aloo paratha!

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Aloo Paratha

  • wheat flour
  • cilantro
  • fennel seed
  • salt
  • red chili powder
  • vegetable oil
  • russet potato
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Aloo Paratha With Spiced Potato Filling Recipe

  • To Assemble and Cook
  • oil
  • Paratha Dough
  • water
  • diamond crystal salt salt
  • atta
  • oil
  • Filling
  • diamond crystal salt salt
  • coriander
  • cumin
  • smoked paprika
  • green chile
  • ginger
  • shallot
  • black pepper
  • cayenne pepper
  • cilantro
  • russet potato
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Aloo Paratha

  • salt
  • vegetable oil
  • water
  • chile powder
  • lime juice
  • coriander
  • cumin
  • green chile
  • amchoor powder
  • chappati flour
  • potato
  • cilantro
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Aloo Parathas

  • achar
  • wheat flour
  • salt
  • ghee
  • cayenne pepper
  • vegetable oil
  • cilantro
  • russet potato
  • fennel seed

Ingredient Breakdown

 
cilantro
salt
vegetable oil
water
russet potato
potato
ginger
wheat flour
fennel seed
oil
diamond crystal salt salt
coriander
cumin
green chile
cayenne pepper
ajwain carom seed
garam masala
shallots scallion
chili powder
white flour
red chili powder
smoked paprika
shallot
black pepper
atta
chile powder
lime juice
amchoor powder
chappati flour
achar
ghee

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