This blog post is valuable reading for anyone who enjoys Indian comfort food. We’re discovering the delightful world of Aloo Paratha today, a classic North Indian breakfast connect that is popular both domestically and internationally. The spicy mashed potatoes inside this stuffed flatbread hit all the right flavor notes, and it’s crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. This recipe is simple, filling, and surprisingly rewarding, regardless of your level of experience in Indian cooking.
From assembling ingredients to perfecting the recipe, this post will walk you through every step of making the perfect Aloo Paratha at home. Along with answers to some commonly asked questions, you’ll also find nutritional data, helpful hints, and variations.
Aloo Paratha is the ultimate soul, whether you eat it with a bowl of creamy curd, a spoonful of tangy pickle, or a dollop of butter. It’s the perfect for meal preparation and flexible enough for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. If you want the most delicious paratha, let’s roll and fry! Its a quick preparation which loved by kids most with less spices and with variations as per their choice and taste. Let’s explore this recipe with Annapurn!
Health Benefits of Aloo Paratha:
- Aloo (potatoes) are rich in carbohydrates, providing a quick and lasting source of energy
- Aloo Paratha offers good dietary fiber, helping with digestion and keeping you full longer.
- Potatoes contain potassium, vitamin C, and vitamin B6, supporting heart health and boosting immunity.
- Pairing Aloo Paratha with probiotic-rich curd improves gut flora and digestion.
- You can make it healthier by using less oil. By adding greens like spinach or methi (fenugreek), or stuffing it with sweet potatoes for extra nutrition.
Aloo Paratha Recipe | Perfect Breakfast
Description
Aloo Paratha is a popular North Indian stuffed flatbread filled with a spicy mashed potato mixture. Crispy on the outside and soft inside, it’s a comforting meal often served with curd, butter, and pickle.
Easy, quick and heathy recipe by Annapurn only for you so let's try it!
Ingredients
To Make Dough
Potato Filling
To Cook
Method
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Step 1 : Get the dough ready
- Put the whole wheat flour and salt in a big mixing bowl.
- Add water slowly and knead till the dough is elastic and soft.
- Cover and leave for 10 minutes.
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Step 2 : Get the filling ready
- Combine the mashed potatoes, ginger, coriander, green chilies, and all the spices in a separate bowl.
- To create a uniform filling, thoroughly mix everything. If required taste and adjust the salt and spices.
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Step 3 : Prepare the parathas
- divide the filling and dough into portions of the same size.
- Form a small circle out of a portion of the dough.
- Press the edges together and seal after placing a portion of the filling in the middle.
- Without allowing the filling to spill out, gently roll out into a flat disk.
- Heat a tawa and use oil or ghee to cook the parathas on both sides until golden brown.
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Step 4 : Serve and enjoy
- Serve hot with curd, pickles, and butter!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 2
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 220kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 9g14%
- Saturated Fat 3g15%
- Cholesterol 7mg3%
- Sodium 180mg8%
- Potassium 200mg6%
- Total Carbohydrate 34g12%
- Dietary Fiber 4g16%
- Sugars 2g
- Protein 6g12%
- Vitamin C 10 mg
- Calcium 16 mg
- Iron 1.5 mg
- Magnesium 23 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
✨ Note It
- To avoid the filling getting sticky, use potatoes that have been boiled and cooled.
- Use grater to mash potato so filling will be soft without lump to make perfect paratha.
- The paratha will break down if you overfill.
- For an even crispier paratha, always cook over medium heat.
🌀Variations
- Cheese Aloo Paratha - Toss the potato mixture with grated cheese.
- Grated paneer is added for extra protein in the Paneer Aloo Paratha.
- Mint Aloo Paratha - To add a fresh taste, add finely chopped mint.
- For a crispy texture, add finely chopped onions to the Onion Aloo Paratha.
