We are always fond of paratha’s as its quite versatile by itself and we dont need much to go with it.. Just a pickle or yogurt shud do… 🙂
I learnt this recipe from my gujarathi aunt over the telephone..My first trial wasnt 100% successful becoz of the variety of the potatoes… But I still managed to make it well somehow… by trying a different method for sealing.
My second attempt at it .. was simply easy peesy.. no struggle..Thanks to the potatoes..this time 🙂
INGREDIENTS:
For Dough Preparation:
Whole Wheat Flour | 2 cups |
OIl | 2 tsp |
Salt | To taste |
Water | Nearly 1 1/4 cup |
For Filling:
Potatoes | 3 Nos boiled & mashed |
Methi Leaves | 1 Bunch washed, dried and finely chopped |
Coriander Leaves | 1/4 cup finely chopped |
Green Chillies | 1 tsp finely chopped |
Freshly grated Ginger | 1 tsp |
Garlic | 1 pod chopped finely (optional) |
Turmeric powder | 1/2 tsp |
Coriander Powder | 1 tsp |
Mango Powder | 1/2 tsp |
Cumin Seeds | 1/2 tsp |
ajwain seeds | 3/4 tsp |
Salt | To Taste |
Oil | 1 tsp |
DIRECTIONS:
For the Dough:
- Combine all the ingredients & knead them into a soft dough using water. Make balls out of it and keep it aside.
For Filling:
- Heat 1 tsp of oil in a kadai and add cumin seeds. Once they splutter add the chopped methi leaves and saute them for 2 minutes. Add Turmeric, green chillies , ginger , salt & coriander powder.Saute for 1 more min.
- Add the potatoes and saute for 1 more min. Turn of the gas and now add the chopped coriander leaves ,amchur powder & ajwain seeds to the potato methi mixture.
- Combine all of them nicely and make small balls of the filling mixture.
For the Aloo Methi Paratha
- Roll out one portion of the dough into a small circle using the whole wheat flour for dusting. Place one ball of the aloo methi filling mixture in the centre of the circle. Seal tightly by bring sides together so that the mixture doesnt come out.
Flatten these balls again and roll like any other paratha.
- Cook on a tava, using oil/ghee until both the sides are golden brown.
- Repeat the process with the rest of the dough portions.
- Serve hot with Yogurt or Mixed Pickle.
Kitchen Notes:
If the potatoes becomes sticky during preparation , we could dust the potato mash powder over it… and carry on with the preparation.. I got this tip from my aunt, when I told her about my unsuccessful attempt.
Incase fresh methi leaves are not available use kasturi methi .
Ingredients
For Dough Preparation:
- 2 Cup Whole Wheat Flour
- 2 Tsp OIl
- Salt To taste
- Water as needed
For Filling:
- 3 Medium Sized Potatoes mashed
- 1 Cup Methi Leaves dried and finely chopped
- ¼ Cup Coriander Leaves chopped
- 1 Tsp Green Chillies chopped
- 1 Tsp Freshly grated Ginger
- 1 large clove garlic optional
- ½ Tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 Tsp Coriander Powder
- ½ Mango Powder (Amchur)
- ½ Tsp Cumin Seeds
- ¾ Tsp ajwain seeds
- Salt To Taste
- 1 Tsp Oil
Instructions
For the Dough:
- Combine flour, salt and water & knead them into a soft dough. Drizzle Oil and knad again.Make balls out of it and keep it aside. ( You will roughly need 50-55% water per cup of flour)
For Filling:
- Heat 1 tsp of oil in a kadai and add cumin seeds. Once they splutter add the chopped methi leaves and saute them for 2 minutes. Add Turmeric, green chillies , ginger , salt & coriander powder. Saute for 1 more min.
- Add the potatoes and saute for 1 more min. Turn of the gas and now add the chopped coriander leaves ,amchur powder & ajwain seeds to the potato methi mixture.
- Combine all of them nicely and make small balls of the filling mixture.
For the Aloo Methi Paratha
- Roll out one portion of the dough into a small circle using the whole wheat flour for dusting. Place one ball of the aloo methi filling mixture in the centre of the circle. Seal tightly by bring sides together so that the mixture doesnt come out.
- Flatten these balls again and roll like any other paratha.
- Cook on a tava, using oil/ghee until both the sides are golden brown.
- Repeat the process with the rest of the dough portions.
- Serve hot with Yogurt or Mixed Pickle.
Notes
Incase fresh methi leaves are not available use kasturi methi .
jeyashrisuresh says
hey interesting sandya never tried aloo parathas with methi,i always make use methi leaves for methi parathas only. will try this combo soon . even ur coriande paratha is yet to try. somehow it got missed due to non availability of coriander at my fridge
Padma says
Aloo and methi is a lovely combination and that too stuffed in parathas… really delicious.
Soma Pradhan says
Looks yummy..I also make but I never cook potato..will try cooked one..
Sushma Mallya says
Nice combo sandhya…looks really tasty …
Vidya Rao says
Nice tip, Sandhya…much required :)…Delicious parathas!
SriLekha says
looks delicious!
Sanghi says
Mmm.yummy paratha and pictures..!
Priya says
Just love stuffed parathas, aloo and methi together works out always wonder..such a delicious and healthy paratha Sandhya..
Sreelekha Sumesh says
Wonderful recipe.Came out so perfect.Can i use kasoori methi leaves?
Chitra says
Even my first attempt was failure .Struggled to roll..Later it became easy.Ur paratha looks simply superb..Never tried this combo..will surely give a try and let u know 🙂
Susan says
Big yum! Happiness is warm and fragrant Indian bread straight off the tava.
Thanks, Sandy, for this lovely WHB recipe!
Tina says
Nice clicks and paratha looks perfect.
lata raja says
I use any herb just to add zest to these parathas.Neat yummy parathas and just good for a light meal too.
Sangeetha Subhash says
Lovely combiantion!! Paratha looks perfect and delicious…Nicely presented..Thanks for sharing.
Mythreyi Dilip says
I used to make Aloo paratha or Methi paratha. But the combo of both aloo and methi sounds interesting, very nice Sandhya:)
Sandhya Hariharan says
THANK you Gals…
These herbs just make me fall for it..
@ srilekha.. Yes you could use Kasthuri Methi alternatively.. I have used them for methi thepla preparations too…
Preeti Kashyap says
Yummmmm….don't i love this breakfast. I make them every sunday.Great click! Thanks for visiting my blog.
Home Cooked Oriya Food says
Looks wonderful Sandhya… I make Methi paratha, never mixed with Aloo…
Nandini says
I always love the aloo and methi combo! Your parathas are very perfect and healthy also! I would love to have it with curd
Uma says
looks absolutely delicious. Yum!!
Thanks for the visit!! You have a lovely space 🙂
kitchen queen says
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Kanchan says
Methi and Aloo together, nice combo!
Congrats as your recipe is in top ten 🙂
Valarmathi says
Hi Sandhya, thanks for visiting my blog.
Paratha looks so tempting and yummy. Aloo and methi, yummy combo. Looks delicious.
Rohini says
Lovely parathas and fab click! I am game for it anytime..! BTW, Sandhya I guess you have a special love for methi 🙂
Prathibha says
haha..I just now cleaned methi and was planning to prepare this for dinner,saw ur post…yummy parathas dear..
Smita Srivastava says
Hi Sandhya
Thanks for visiting my Kids food art blog http://littlefoodjunction.blogspot.com/ & putting in ur comments.
U have a wonderful blog !!! I jus love ur Swirly Choco walnut cake recipe .
Will surely give a try to the homemade Paos. Good work keep it up .
RAKS KITCHEN says
Never tried this combo! Gr8 idea!
Kitchen Flavours says
Wow….that's an yummy paratha…i make aloo one's will try adding methi next time….i must say they are really perfect in shape…
sowmya.s says
delicious..parathas , an all time favourite..
Sandhya Hariharan says
Thanks all.. again… Yeah Rohini.. My H loves Methi.. in his food… just the best way to impress your partners ..isnt it??
@Prathibha.. wot a coincedence… Hope u had a lovely dinner
@Kanchan.. Thanks gal:)
@ Sowmya ,Uma , Smitha ,Varamathi , Preethi,Nandini : Thank you dropping by..hope to see you all often.
@Rakhi , Home cooked oriya food, Jeyashri :Try em n let me know 🙂
Happy Blogging until then…
Malar Gandhi says
Perfect combo, love both methi aur aloo…nice paratha, dear.
Gita says
Nice perfect parathas Sandhya…love the combo of aloo and methi 🙂
A 2 Z Vegetarian Cuisine says
That's a nice combo. Nice paratha.
Latha says
Lovely click….perfect paathas.
You have a wonderful blog!!!!
Do visit mine when u find time..
Sanjana says
I looooove paratha, Sandhya! Great recipe and gorgeous pictures! Thank you so much for following me! I really appreciate your support! 😀 x
eesha says
hi…y'day i tried dis allo methi paratha it came out very much perfect..nd its my hubby's favourite also so i'm happy.thanks sandhya……….
Sandhya Hariharan says
Thank u eesha for leaving a note!! glad it made ur family happy…
you have made my day too 🙂
Keep coming!!