Alu Paratha – Mashed Potato Stuffed Bread

May 26, 2023May 26, 20230 1

Delicious Alu Paratha recipe for breakfast or lunch

Alu Paratha – Mashed Potato Stuffed Bread

by The Chefin Bread

Prep

20 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

420

Sugar

Fat

15g

Alu paratha is a popular Indian bread that is stuffed with mashed potatoes mixed with aromatic spices and then cooked on a tawa (griddle) with oil or ghee. It is a very popular food item in North India and is often consumed for breakfast or lunch. The crispy golden exterior followed by the soft and smooth mashed potatoes on the inside makes this stuffed bread an irresistible delicacy. This dish is often accompanied with pickle, curd, or chutney.

Instructions

1.	In a large bowl, mix together wheat flour and salt.
2.	Add half the amount of water and mix well. Keep adding water gradually and knead into a soft dough.
3.	In another bowl, mash boiled potatoes.
4.	Add chopped onions, green chili, roasted cumin seeds, and salt. Mix everything well.
5.	Make small balls of the dough and flatten them into small discs.
6.	Stuff a tablespoon of potato mixture into the center of the disc.
7.	Cover the mixture with the edges of the disc and roll it into a ball again.
8.	Flatten the stuffed ball and dust with flour to avoid sticking to the surface.
9.	Heat a tawa or pan. Place the paratha on the tawa.
10.	Cook and flip until both sides turn golden brown.
11.	Apply some oil or ghee on both sides. Cook for a minute until it is crisp.

PROS

Alu Paratha is easy and quick to make, and it tastes delicious.

It is a complete meal in itself and very filling.

It can be packed for lunch or taken on a picnic.

CONS

Alu Paratha can be high in calories and may not suit a strict weight loss diet.

It requires some preparation time to make the stuffing.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Alu Paratha is rich in carbohydrates and protein.
Potatoes are a good source of vitamin C, potassium, and fiber.
Wheat flour is high in dietary fiber and a good source of calcium, iron, and vitamin B.

	2 cups wheat flour ( or 500 gm )
	2 boiled potatoes
	1 onion , chopped
	1 green chili , chopped
	1 teaspoon roasted cumin seeds
	1 1/2 teaspoons salt
	4 tablespoons vegetable oil