Aloo Paratha

Step 1

In a large bowl take 2 cup wheat flour and ½ tsp salt. Mix well.

Step 2

Add water as required and start to knead.

Step 3

Now add 2 tbsp oil and start to knead well.

Step 4

Knead to a smooth and soft dough.

Step 5

Grease with oil and rest for 20 minutes.

Step 6

In a large bowl take 3 potatoes, 1 tsp ginger paste, 2 chilis, 2 Tbsp coriander and ½ tsp coriander seeds.

Step 7

Add ¼ tsp ajwain, 1 tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp cumin powder, ½ tsp garam masala, ¾ tsp aamchur and ½ tsp salt.

Step 8

Mix well making sure all the ingredients are well combined.

Step 9

After the dough has rested for 20 minutes, knead slightly.

Step 10

Now pinch a ball sized dough and roll about 4 inches in diameter.

Step 11

Place a ball sized prepared aloo stuffing in the centre.

Step 12

Take the edge and start pleating bringing it to the centre.

Step 13

Also join the pleats together and secure tight pinching off excess dough.

Step 14

Sprinkle some wheat flour and roll slightly thick.

Step 15

On a hot tawa, place the rolled paratha and cook for a minute.

Step 16

Flip the paratha when the base is partly cooked (after a minute).

Step 17

Brush with oil / ghee and press slightly. Flip again once or twice till both the sides are cooked properly.

Step 18

Serve hot aloo paratha with sauce, raita, or pickle.