aloo paratha recipe | aalu ka paratha | aloo ka paratha | potato paratha

Step 1

firstly, in a large bowl take 2 cup wheat flour and ½ tsp salt. mix well.

Step 2

add water as required and start to knead.

Step 3

now add 2 tbsp oil and start to knead well.

Step 4

knead to a smooth and soft dough.

Step 5

grease oil and rest for 20 minutes.

Step 6

firstly, in a large bowl take 3 potato, 1 tsp ginger paste, 2 chilli, 2 tbsp coriander and ½ tsp coriander seeds.

Step 7

also, add ¼ tsp ajwain, 1 tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp cumin powder, ½ tsp garam masala, ¾ tsp aamchur and ½ tsp salt.

Step 8

mix well making sure all the ingredients are well combined.

Step 9

aloo stuffing is ready.

Step 10

after the dough has rested for 20 minutes, knead slightly.

Step 11

now pinch a ball sized dough and roll about 4 inches in diameter.

Step 12

place a ball sized prepared aloo stuffing in the centre.

Step 13

take the edge and start pleating bringing it to the centre.

Step 14

also join the pleats together and secure tight pinching off excess dough.

Step 15

sprinkle some wheat flour and roll slightly thick.

Step 16

on a hot tawa place the rolled paratha and cook for a minute.

Step 17

furthermore, flip the paratha when the base is partly cooked (after a minute).

Step 18

also, brush oil / ghee and press slightly. flip again once or twice till both the sides are cooked properly.

Step 19

finally, serve hot aloo paratha with sauce, raita or pickle.