How to Make Aloo Paratha – Easy Paratha Recipe with Potato Filling
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- Wheat Flour - 2 cups
- Yogurt - 2 Tbsp
- Salt - ½ tsp
- Water - As needed
- Oil / Ghee - 2 tsp
For the Stuffing:
- Potato (boiled & mashed) - 1 cup
- Onion (finely chopped) - ½ cup
- Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 tsp
- Green Chili (finely chopped) - 1 Tbsp
- Coriander Leaves (finely chopped) - 2 Tbsp
- Coriander Powder - ¼ tsp
- Chili Powder - 1 tsp
- Cumin Seeds - ½ tsp
- Garam Masala - ½ tsp
- Salt - ½ tsp
Aloo Paratha is a popular Indian flatbread stuffed with a spiced potato filling and cooked on a tawa until golden and crispy. Made with whole wheat flour dough, this dish is a staple in North Indian households, often enjoyed for breakfast or lunch. The dough is prepared with wheat flour, yogurt, salt, and a touch of oil or ghee to keep it soft and pliable.
The vegetarian filling is made with mashed potatoes, onions, green chilies, and a blend of warm spices like cumin, garam masala, and chili powder. When combined, these ingredients create a flavorful and comforting dish that pairs well with yogurt, pickles, or chutney.
Watch our recipe video for step by step instructions on how to make Aloo Paratha. We’ve included demonstrations and pro tips to help you out in the kitchen! For our Aloo Paratha calories and nutrition information, see the recipe card below.
Instructions
How to Prepare Homemade Aloo Paratha Dough:
1) In a large mixing bowl, add 2 cups wheat flour, 2 Tbsp yogurt and a pinch of salt. Mix and knead into a crumbly dough texture.
2) Slowly add just enough water for the dough to come together and knead it until you have a soft, smooth dough.
3) Grease the dough with ghee, cover it, and set it aside for later.
How to Prepare Homemade Aloo Paratha Filling:
4) In a separate large bowl, mix 1 cup of boiled and mashed potatoes with 1/2 cup finely chopped onions, 1 Tbsp finely chopped green chilies, 2 Tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves, 1/2 tsp cumin seeds, 1/2 tsp garam masala, 1 tsp red chili powder, 1/4 tsp coriander powder, and 1/2 tsp salt.
5) Mix all of the ingredients together thoroughly until evenly distributed.
How to Make Aloo Parathas:
6) Divide the dough into small portions, rolling each portion into a small 2 inch ball.
7) Take one of the dough balls, flatten it slightly, and roll it out to about 4 inches in diameter.
8) Place about 2 tablespoons of the potato filling in the center of the rolled-out dough.
9) Carefully bring the edges of the dough to the center to seal the filling inside, forming a stuffed ball.
10) Gently flatten the stuffed ball and roll it out again to about 6-8 inches in diameter, taking care not to break and let the filling spill out.
11) Heat a tawa over medium heat. Place the flattened aloo paratha on the tawa and cook it for 1-2 minutes on one side.
12) Flip the paratha and add a little bit of ghee around the edges. Cook for 1-2 minutes until both sides are golden and crispy.
13) Remove from the tawa and serve hot with yogurt, pickle, or your favorite chutney.
Enjoy!
Aloo Paratha is a popular Indian flatbread stuffed with a spiced potato filling and cooked on a tawa until golden and crispy. Made with whole wheat flour dough, this dish is a staple in North Indian households, often enjoyed for breakfast or lunch. The dough is prepared with wheat flour, yogurt, salt, and a touch of oil or ghee to keep it soft and pliable.
The vegetarian filling is made with mashed potatoes, onions, green chilies, and a blend of warm spices like cumin, garam masala, and chili powder. When combined, these ingredients create a flavorful and comforting dish that pairs well with yogurt, pickles, or chutney.
Watch our recipe video for step by step instructions on how to make Aloo Paratha. We’ve included demonstrations and pro tips to help you out in the kitchen! For our Aloo Paratha calories and nutrition information, see the recipe card below.
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