Aloo Paratha

Aloo Paratha is a popular Indian flatbread made with whole wheat flour dough, stuffed with spiced mashed potatoes filling. It tastes delicious when served with butter, yogurt, and pickle. { Vegan }

INDIAN ALOO PARATHA – POTATO STUFFED FLATBREAD

Flatbreads are all about comfort food at home. We love stuffed parathas as its quite wholesome and so easy to feed picky eaters. All the delicious stuffing is tucked into the whole wheat flour dough and then pan cooked to perfection.

Every household in India will have its own version of this classic aloo paratha with so many flavors and twists. It’s best enjoyed warm with a cup of hot tea in North India for breakfast.

Growing up, my mum made Aloo Paratha for Sunday lunch every week. Her parathas would puff up like a bubble, so light and so delicious. All I needed was salted butter and tomato ketchup to go with it.

Likewise, I have my own version of the perfect Aloo Paratha recipe, adapted from my mum, that’s simple, easy, fuss-free, delicious, and kids approved.

My mum made the paratha’s with ghee and they were delicious. However I enjoy making my paratha with oil. So this potato stuffed flatbread paratha is Vegan!

The method of preparing all the paratha’s is pretty much similar. The variations are in the filling.

If you love this Indian Paratha with Potato, then you will also love these

Potato Methi Paratha

Cauliflower Paratha

Kidney Beans Paratha

Ingredients you will need

For the Flatbread dough

Tips to make the Best Aloo Paratha

Soft Dough – Always knead the dough well to a soft pliable dough. It should not stick or it should not be too hard. When you press the dough with your finger, it will spring back a little. You can use a stand mixer to knead the dough, which does all the muscle work, or knead them in a mixing bowl.

Allow the Dough to Rest – This is extremely important to make Good Aloo Parathas.

Do not overstuff the filling – Overstuffing the mashed potato filling will cause the filling to come out from the edges when you roll them.

Evenly Roll the Paratha – Apply equal pressure while rolling them is also essential for a good paratha texture.

Ensure the tawa/ pan Hot – Make sure the tawa is hot enough for the flatbread to cook evenly. When the tawa is not enough and you add the rolled flatbread, it will take time to cook and may not cook evenly.

HOW TO MAKE ALOO PARATHA?

To make Stuffed Potato flatbread, you will need whole wheat flour ( atta ) dough and spicy mashed potato filling. Once they are both ready, it is simply stuffing the mashed potato into the rolled dough, seal, and cook it to perfection on a tawa.

To make the whole wheat flour dough, add the flour ( atta ) and salt to a mixing bowl. Add water gradually a little at a time and knead until you have a soft and smooth dough. Add the oil and knead again.

Cover and allow the atta dough to rest for at least 15 minutes.

In the meanwhile prepare the mashed potato filling. I like to add keep it quick and easy, by adding all the spices, coriander to the mashed potatoes and combine well.

Divide the dough into 6-8 dough balls. Pick one ball at a time and roll it into a small disc. Spread 1/2 a teaspoon of oil in the middle. Place 2-3 tablespoons of the potato stuffing in the center. Pinch all the ends together in the center to seal the filling.

Gently flatten the stuffed dough ball with your hands. Dust in the flour and roll the dough into 6-7 inch circle with a rolling pin. While rolling, apply equal pressure to the dough and you will have a circle paratha.

Heat the tawa to high heat. Place the rolled paratha on the tawa and cook for at least 1 – 1 1/2 minute. Flip it around and drizzle oil on the half cooked side.

Flip again and drizzle oil on the other side and cook until the paratha’s have golden brown spots.

Repeat the process for the remaining dough and filling.

Stack the prepared paratha’s in a casserole dish and seal with a lid. Serve warm with yogurt, pickle and some butter.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Why does my Paratha tear?

Paratha’s usually tear because either the dough is too hard or the filling is too soft / liquid. The potato filling must be dry before stuffing into the flatbread dough.

How do you soften the Paratha?

To achieve soft paratha, the dough must be soft and smooth. Knead the dough soft and smooth with warm water and a little oil. This will make your paratha and roti’s softer.

You may also use warm milk if you like, but then the Paratha will not be suitable for vegan’s.

What to serve with Aloo Paratha?

Serve your paratha with Yogurt, Salted Butter, and Pickle. You can also serve with Chana masala too!

Is Aloo Paratha healthy?

By no means Aloo Paratha is healthy, because of the potato filling. It is also not recommended for weight loss, diabetics, and weight watchers. For a healthier alternative, try Cauliflower Paratha.