Indian 30 min Medium

Aloo Paratha

Whole-wheat flatbread stuffed with spiced mashed potato.

Origin & Story

Aloo paratha is the king of North Indian breakfasts, especially in Punjab, where it is cooked on a hot tawa and served with butter, yoghurt and pickle.

Main Spices & Their Role

Cumin

Warms the potato filling.

Red chilli powder

Adds gentle heat.

Garam masala

Gives the filling fragrant depth.

Ingredients

2 cups wheat flour
3 boiled potatoes, mashed
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1/4 tsp garam masala
Ghee or oil
Salt
Coriander

Method

01
Make a soft dough with flour, water and salt; rest 15 min.
02
Mix the mashed potato with the spices and coriander.
03
Roll a portion of dough, add filling, seal and roll flat.
04
Cook on a hot tawa, brushing with ghee, until golden on both sides.
05
Serve hot with yoghurt or pickle.

Veg & Vegan Alternatives

Vegetarian

This dish is already vegetarian.

Vegan

Cook with oil instead of ghee and serve with plant-based yoghurt.