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Aloo Paratha (potato roti)

Aloo Paratha (potato roti) is a comforting and delicious Indian flatbread recipe that is stuffed with a spiced potato filling, Perfect for any time of the day!
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Aloo Paratha (potato roti)
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:25 minutes
Total Time:45 minutes

Equipment

  • Spatula
  • Measuring spoons and cup
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Small Bowl
  • Kettle
  • Spoon
  • Hot plate

Instructions

  • Gather all your ingredients, measure everything, and then set aside.
  • In a cooking pot, add water until about halfway to the top. Add the potatoes and allow the potatoes to cook until softened.
  • In the meantime, prepare the roti dough. See my full roti recipe here
  • Finely cut the cilantro and onions and add it to a bowl. Add in the salt, cumin, turmeric, and chili flakes.
  • Mix until fully combined
  • Once the potatoes have softened, carefully drain the hot water, leaving the potatoes behind. Mash the potatoes and then add the potatoes to the bowl with the spices.
  • Mix until fully combined. Set aside until ready to be stuffed.
  • Making the dough. You can get the full roti recipe here
  • Boil water in a kettle or stovetop.
  • Turn the stove on to medium- low heat and place a hotplate over top.
  • In a separate large bowl, add four cups of flour, half a stick of  butter, one tbsp of ghee, and warm water to the bowl and mix/knead until the dough is soft. Cover for ten minutes.
  • Depending on the size, create 11 dough balls and open the center of the ball using your thumb
  • Add one tbsp of the potato filling, and then set the dough and pinch off the edges.
  • Roll out the dough
  • Gently roll the dough on a clean flat surface using a rolling pin.
  • place the flat dough on the hot plate and cook on both sides until lightly browned.
  • Brush the cooked paratha with some butter
  • Serve warm and enjoy!
Servings: 11