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🫓 Aloo Paratha Recipe | Stuffed Potato Flatbread (Punjabi-Style)

Crispy, Golden Parathas Stuffed with Spiced Mashed Potatoes

Aloo Paratha is a traditional North Indian flatbread stuffed with a flavorful mixture of mashed potatoes, herbs, and spices. Shallow-fried until golden and crispy, it’s usually served with butter, yogurt, and tangy pickles. This authentic aloo paratha recipe is perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunchboxes, or even dinner — it’s simple, satisfying, and full of desi flavor!

⭐ Why You’ll Love This Aloo Paratha Recipe

  • 🥔 Deliciously spiced potato filling inside soft, crispy bread
  • 🧈 Comfort food that’s perfect for any time of day
  • 🧑‍🍳 Beginner-friendly and made with basic pantry ingredients
  • 🌱 Vegetarian, hearty, and filling
  • 🕒 Ready in just 30–40 minutes

📝 Ingredients (Makes 6–8 Parathas)

For the Dough:

  • 2 cups whole wheat flour (atta)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • Water, as needed (about 3/4 cup)
  • 1 tsp oil or ghee (optional, for softer dough)

For the Aloo Filling:

  • 3–4 medium potatoes, boiled and mashed
  • 1–2 green chilies, finely chopped
  • 1/2 inch ginger, grated
  • 1/2 tsp ajwain (carom seeds) or cumin seeds
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp red chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp amchur (dry mango powder) or lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped
  • Salt, to taste

For Cooking:

  • Ghee or oil, for frying the parathas
  • Optional: butter, for serving

🍽️ Instructions

Step 1: Make the Dough

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine wheat flour and salt.
  2. Add water gradually and knead into a soft, smooth dough.
  3. Cover with a damp cloth and rest for 15–20 minutes.

Step 2: Prepare the Aloo Filling

  1. In a bowl, mash boiled potatoes until smooth.
  2. Mix in green chilies, ginger, spices, coriander, and salt.
  3. Combine well. Adjust spices to taste.

Step 3: Stuff and Roll the Parathas

  1. Divide dough and filling into equal portions (6–8 balls each).
  2. Roll out a dough ball into a small circle. Place a portion of filling in the center.
  3. Bring edges together to seal and form a ball.
  4. Gently roll it out into a 6–8 inch round paratha, dusting with flour as needed.

Step 4: Cook the Aloo Paratha

  1. Heat a tawa or skillet on medium flame.
  2. Place the paratha on the hot pan and cook until light golden spots appear.
  3. Flip and apply oil or ghee. Cook until both sides are crispy and golden.
  4. Repeat for all parathas.

👩‍🍳 Tips & Variations

  • Don’t overfill or the paratha may tear
  • Use leftover mashed potatoes for a quick prep
  • Add grated paneer for a protein-rich twist
  • Use beetroot or spinach purée in the dough for a colorful variation
  • For spicier parathas, add finely chopped onions, green chilies, or pickled masala

🫓 What to Serve with Aloo Paratha

  • A dollop of butter or homemade ghee
  • Plain yogurt or curd
  • Spicy mango pickle or lemon pickle
  • Mint chutney or tamarind chutney
  • A glass of masala chai or lassi

📦 Storage & Meal Prep Tips

  • Store leftover parathas in foil or an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days
  • Reheat on a tawa or in a toaster
  • Freeze rolled-out raw parathas between sheets of parchment
  • Great for lunchboxes or weekend batch cooking

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