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    Recipe Index » Breakfasts / Snacks

    Aloo Paratha

    Published: May 28, 2014 · Last Modified: Aug 26, 2021 by Kanan Patel / 55 Comments

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    This is the BEST and easy to make punjabi aloo paratha recipe with step by step photos. This is Indian stuffed flatbread where the outer layer is made from whole wheat flour and stuffing is spiced potato mixture.

    Aloo paratha recipe

    Variations for stuffing:

    • The simple and quick stuffing version where boiled potatoes are mashed and added few spices. That’s it, the stuffing is ready.
    • Add a teaspoon of anardana powder, it tastes too good.
    • You can also add a teaspoon of kasoori methi.
    • Instead of amchur powder, you can use lemon juice.
    • You can add a tablespoon of mango pickle (achaar) masala to the stuffing.
    • This variation is my mom’s: Saute onion, green chili, ginger garlic paste in oil. Then mix in turmeric powder, spices, and boiled potatoes. It is similar to batata vada mixture.
    • Along with onions, you can add veggies like finely chopped bell pepper, grated carrot, cauliflower, broccoli, boiled mashed peas, chopped spinach, methi leaves, beet greens or any other leafy vegetable. You can add grated beetroot like this beetroot paratha.
    Aloo paratha recipe (How to make punjabi aloo paratha)

    How to boil potatoes for aloo paratha?

    1. To boil the potatoes in the pressure cooker, take the potatoes in the cooker. Add enough water so potatoes are submerged in the water.
    2. Cook it for 2-3 whistles on medium heat.
    3. Let the pressure go down by itself then open the lid. The number of whistles may vary. It depends on the size and type of potatoes. Or you can cook potatoes in an instant pot.
    4. Remove the potatoes and let it cool to touch. Then peel the potatoes.
      boil potatoes for aloo paratha stuffing

    How to make stuffing?

    1. Mash the potatoes using a masher. Make sure to mash it well, don’t keep big chunks of potatoes. Otherwise, it will be harder to roll paratha.
    2. Mix in green chilies, cilantro, and grated ginger.
      mashing the potatoes for stuffing
    3. Add salt, amchur, garam masala, red chili powder, and cumin powder.
    4. Mix it well. Best way to mix is ‘use your hands’.mixing spices to the potato stuffing

    Make the dough for paratha:

    1. Take atta, salt, and oil in a bowl. Mix using fingertips.
    2. Add little water a time and start kneading the dough.mix salt, oil to the atta
    3. Make a smooth and soft dough. Cover it and let it rest for 15 minutes. NOTE: Make the dough while boiled potatoes are cooling. and make stuffing while dough is resting to speed up the process.
    4. After 15 minutes knead the dough again one more time to make it smooth. divide it into 8 equal portions. Using your both palm, make a smooth ball and then flatten it out. Also, divide the potato stuffing into 8 portions.
      soft, smooth dough for aloo paratha

    How to make Aloo Paratha?

    1. Take one flatten dough ball at time. Dip it into dry flour and roll into 3-4 inch diameter circle using rolling pin and board.
    2. Put one potato ball in the center, gather the edges as shown.
      roll the dough ball and put stuffing
    3. Pinch it into the center to seal it properly.
    4. Flatten it using your hands very gently.
      pinch to seal and start rolling
    5. Again dip into dry flour and roll into 6 inch diameter round. Roll it very very gently, making perfect paratha needs practice.
    6. Heat the tawa or griddle on medium heat. Once hot place the rolled paratha on it and cook for few seconds or till the you see few bubble on the top.
      cook rolled paratha on tawa
    7. Flip it and cook other side as well. Apply some oil on the surface.
    8. Flip again and cook it by pressing gently using spatula.
      flip, apply oil and cook other side
    9. As you press it will puff up if it is rolled properly. otherwise it won’t puff but that is fine it will taste great. Again apply some oil on top and also around the edges. flip it.
    10. Cook the other side as well by pressing lightly.
      aloo paratha is cooked and ready

    Remove it to insulated container or serve directly to your family member’s plate. Repeat the same process for rest of the parathas.

    What to serve with aloo paratha?

    • Traditionally the dollop of white butter or makhan is added on top right before serving. If Vegan, then skip the butter or use vegan butter.
    • Aloo paratha is served with yogurt or raita,mint chutney or cilantro chutney and pickle on side.
    Aloo paratha recipe (How to make punjabi aloo paratha)

    Expert Tips:

    • The dough needs to be soft and smooth. If the dough is not smooth then it will give hard time rolling. If the dough is hard (not soft) then it will break while rolling and stuffing will come out from the edges.
    • Chop the chilies and cilantro very finely. So they do not pop out while rolling
    • Mash the potatoes well. If there are any big chunks of potato, paratha will break while rolling.
    • Let the stuffing cool completely before you start making the paratha. If it’s hot or warm, dough will get soft from the steam and will get sticky and break.
    • More practice makes it perfect. If making for the first time, it will break. But it should not stop you making the next one.

    Check out other stuffed paratha recipes
    Gobi paratha  //  Matar paratha  //  Paneer paratha  //  Mooli paratha

    Step by Step Photos AboveWant to make it perfect first time? Don't forget to check out Step-by-Step photo instructions and helpful Tips & Tricks !!
    Aloo paratha recipe (How to make punjabi aloo paratha)
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    Aloo Paratha

    4.81 from 21 votes
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    The BEST and easy aloo paratha recipe that is served as a breakfast or meal. It can be packed into lunch box for kids, adults.
    Author: Kanan
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: North Indian
    Calories: 261kcal
    Servings 8 parathas (4 servings)
    Prep Time 30 minutes
    Cook Time 30 minutes
    Total Time 1 hour
    US measuring cups are used (1 cup = 240 ml) See details

    Ingredients  

    For aloo stuffing:

    • 500 grams Potatoes or 2 cups boiled, peeled, mashed
    • 2 Green chilies chopped finely
    • 1 teaspoon Ginger paste or freshly grated or crushed
    • 2 tablespoons Cilantro or coriander leaves chopped finely
    • Salt to taste
    • ½ teaspoon Garam masala
    • 1 teaspoon Amchur powder (dried mango powder)
    • 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
    • ½ teaspoon Cumin powder

    for making dough for aloo paratha recipe:

    • 2 cups Whole wheat flour (chapati atta) + more for dusting while rolling
    • 2 tablespoons Oil + more for frying parathas
    • Salt to taste
    • ¾ cup + 2 tablespoons Water

    Instructions 

    Making stuffing and dough:

    • Boil the potatoes in pressure cooker. Once cool to touch peel and mash using potato masher.
    • While potatoes are cooling, make the dough. Mix whole wheat flour, salt and oil in a bowl.
    • Start adding little water at a time and knead into soft and smooth dough.
    • Cover it and let it rest for 15 minutes. Meanwhile make the stuffing.
    • Take mashed potatoes, green chilies, cilantro and grated ginger in a bowl and mix.
    • Also mix in salt, amchur, garam masala, red chili powder and cumin powder. 
    • divide it into 8 equal portions. Keep it aside.

    Making aloo paratha recipe:

    • After the dough resting time, knead the dough once again for 2-3 times to smooth it out and divide it into 8 equal portion. Make smooth ball and flatten it out into disc.
    • Take one flatten ball, roll into 3-4 inch diameter circle.
    • Put the stuffing inside and seal it by gathering the edges into the center.
    • Flatten it using hand and roll into 6 inch diameter circle. Use dry flour to make rolling easy.
    • Now heat the tawa on medium to fry the paratha.
    • Fry them on hot tawa using oil till both sides gave golden brown spots.
    • Repeat the same process for rest of the paratha.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1paratha | Calories: 261kcal | Carbohydrates: 36.9g | Protein: 4.4g | Fat: 10.7g | Saturated Fat: 1.4g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 299mg | Potassium: 255mg | Fiber: 2.2g | Sugar: 0.7g | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1.8mg
    *Nutrition information is a rough estimate for 1 serving
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    Comments

    1. Gasia Perween

      January 15, 2020 at 6:30 am

      Nice trick aaloo prantha

      Reply
    2. Tina

      October 30, 2019 at 11:50 am

      Love your recipe 😍5 stars

      Reply
    3. mobasir hassan

      August 14, 2019 at 3:34 am

      the most loved breakfast item in Indian cuisine Aloo paratha. THANK YOU FOR SHARING THE RECIPE IN DETAILS.

      Reply
      • Kanan

        August 14, 2019 at 9:54 am

        You're welcome

        Reply
    4. Shilpa Mishra

      August 08, 2019 at 8:54 pm

      Hi Kanan,
      My paranthas were good when I use to make them in India,now here in USA the stuffing pukes out,I have tried various types of potatoes @ Walmart, Kroger,varieties all they mention is MASHED potatoes, tried indian stores also.
      But they sticks and comes out from dough ball.

      Reply
      • Kanan

        August 10, 2019 at 12:50 pm

        For Indian cooking, I prefer to use yukon gold potatoes or red skin potatoes.

        Reply
    5. Reenki Naik

      March 07, 2019 at 12:01 pm

      Most easy paratha recipe. I tried your recipe today and it was very tasty. Thanks.

      Reply
      • Kanan

        March 09, 2019 at 11:31 am

        Very glad to know you liked and enjoyed.

        Reply
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