How To Make Aloo Paratha At Home

Aloo paratha is the pride of India, as per my observation everyone loves it. Not only Indians but people from abroad are also crazy for it. Today, we are going to experiment with how to make aloo paratha at home. 

Let me first give you some insights into what aloo paratha is. Aloo Paratha is a popular Indian flatbread made with whole wheat flour and stuffed with a spiced mashed potato filling. 

The name “Aloo Paratha” comes from Hindi, where “Aloo” means “potatoes” and “Paratha” means “layered flatbreads”. 

How To Make Aloo Paratha At Home

As already stated, it’s an Indian origin recipe and I know every Indian can prepare this. But sometimes we want to make it perfect with accurate ingredients and steps. Follow the below listed process and you will get perfect paratha. 

1. Ingredients Required To Make Aloo Paratha

To make Aloo Paratha, you will need the following ingredients:

For the dough:

• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• ½ teaspoon ajwain (carom seeds)
• ½ teaspoon salt
• Water for kneading
• 1 tablespoon oil

For the potato stuffing:

• 3-4 medium potatoes (around 400-450 grams)
• 1 green chili, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
• 3/4 teaspoon amchur (dry mango powder)
• 1/4 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/4 teaspoon ajwain
• 1/4 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt or adjust to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

These ingredients will make approximately 4-5 Parathas. You can adjust the quantity of the ingredients based on your requirement. As you did with the edible leaves.

2. Steps To Make Aloo Paratha

Now, let’s make this recipe follow the below steps: 

1. First up, we have the dough. It’s pretty straightforward. Grab a mixing bowl and toss in some whole wheat flour, salt, oil, and water. Mix it up and add more water if needed to get a soft, non-sticky dough. 

2. Knead that dough well until it’s super soft and pliable. You should be able to press it down and see a dent, that’s how soft it needs to be. Cover the dough and let it rest for at least 30 minutes while we prep the filling.

3. For the potato stuffing, boil or grate some potatoes. I prefer mashing them for a smoother texture. Then, add chopped green chilies, cilantro, spices, and salt. Mix everything together until well combined. Mmm, can you smell that aroma already?

4. Now, it’s time to assemble these babies. Take a small portion of the dough and roll it into a disc. Scoop some of that delicious potato stuffing into the center. Seal the edges, enclosing the filling, and gently flatten it. Dust it with flour and roll it out into a perfect paratha.

5. Heat up a griddle or tawa on medium-high heat. Place your paratha on it and watch for bubbles to form on the surface. Flip it over and cook the other side. Use a spatula to gently press down, helping it puff up. Drizzle some ghee or oil over the paratha and let it cook until you see those beautiful golden-brown spots.

3. Nutritional Information Of Aloo Paratha

Below in the table is nutritional information of Aloo Paratha collected from the different sources but this table is based on amount per Aloo paratha. 

Nutrient	Amount Per Aloo Paratha
Calories	157-300 kcal
Total Fat	10-11 g
Cholesterol	0.8-8 mg
Sodium	150-370 mg
Carbohydrates	46 g
Dietary Fibre	7-9 g
Sugar	4.2 g
Protein	5-6.1 g
Potassium	315.8 mg

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Conclusion

So, This is the end. I hope this article helps you to make aloo paratha at home. Further, it’s now your turn to make this happen by just following the above text . Dealing with this recipe is easy but for perfection we need a perfect guide and that is provided by me. Enjoy this mouthwatering recipe with your loved ones. We will come up with another great recipe in future till then goodbye .