Ingredients
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For stuffing
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4 tbsp Oil
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7 - 8 cloves crushed Garlic
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Few Curry leaves
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1 medium Onion
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4 - 5 Green chilli
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1/2 tspn Asafoetida
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1/2 tspn Turmeric
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3 large Potato
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as req. Salt
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few Coriander leaves
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For dough
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3 cups Wheat flour
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as req. Water
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as req. Salt
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1 tbsp Ghee
Directions
Happiness in life should be like an aloo paratha—generously stuffed, comforting, and satisfying in every bite.
Let’s make a simple aloo paratha that brings out the authentic flavors of the countryside.
Imagine yourself sitting beneath a large, shady tree on a beautifully spread chataai (Indian floor mat). All around you are endless green fields swaying gently in the breeze. You unwrap a banana leaf parcel filled with warm aloo parathas, accompanied by pickle, red chilli sauce, coriander chutney, and a few slices of onion.
Sharing that simple meal with your loved ones in the middle of nature is an experience you’ll remember for years. It may sound dreamy, but trust me, once you’ve tried it, you’ll want to do it again and again. I’ve experienced it myself, and it remains one of my favorite food memories.
Aloo paratha tastes best when enjoyed in a simple, rustic setting. The traditional country-style version has a charm of its own. It’s hearty, flavorful, and so satisfying that even after your stomach is full, your heart still wants another bite.
Over the years, I have tasted nearly fifteen different varieties of aloo paratha. There was always a noticeable difference between restaurant-style parathas and those prepared in village homes. After much experimentation and countless batches in my own kitchen, I found a balance that combines the rich flavors of the traditional desi version while keeping the recipe simple and approachable for everyday cooking.
FOR PREPARING THE POTATO MIXTURE
For the filling, we will need boiled, peeled, and mashed potatoes.
Heat a little oil in a pan. Avoid adding mustard seeds or cumin seeds at this stage, as they can create tiny tears in the dough while rolling the parathas.
Add crushed garlic, slit green chilies, curry leaves, and a pinch of asafoetida. Sauté for a minute until fragrant. Next, add thinly sliced onions and cook until they turn soft & caramelized.
Add turmeric powder and salt to taste. Stir well, then add the mashed potatoes and mix everything together until evenly combined.
Finish with a generous sprinkle of finely chopped coriander leaves and give it one final stir.
Allow the mixture to cool completely before stuffing the parathas. A cooled filling is easier to work with and helps prevent the parathas from breaking while rolling.
FOR PREPARING THE DOUGH
Take wheat flour, add salt and water, and give it a good kneading for 10 minutes. Let it be a little tight while you are kneaded. Once you let the dough rest for 15 – 20 minutes, it will come to a proper consistency. Take a handful of dough, form a ball shape, and fill it with this mixture. Seal it properly from all sides. Roll it out evenly and let it be as thick as a slice of bread.
PREPARING PARATHA
In a wide pan or skillet, put this rolled paratha, and make sure to remove the excess flour before putting it into the pan. Otherwise parathas will give you smokey flavour due to the flour burning while exposed to the pan. Cook from both sides. Just slightly flip a corner and see if one side has turned golden brown or not. If it has, then flip over to the other side. Then add a generous amount of either ghee or oil. I use olive oil and don’t prefer ghee in any of my rotis, but it still tastes the same. Serve hot with any kind of dipping.
DIPPING OPTIONS
- Curd—Simply beat the curd with some salt and a pinch of sugar.
- Pickle—Tastes best with chili pickle or mango pickle.
- Chili sauce—Maggi Hot n Sweet sauce is my all-time favourite for any paratha.
- Sriracha sauce – pairs well too
- Garlic-hung curd chutney—The best of all, a very tempting and addictive combination.
- Fresh coriander chutney – Grind coriander leaves, coconut, green chilli, a tiny bit of tamarind pulp, salt & a garlic clove to a fine paste.
Or just eat it plain as it is. For those who love raw onions, don’t forget to enjoy grabbing some. Squeeze some lime juice on top of the onion to balance its pungent flavour.
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