Potato Paratha (Aloo Paratha) Easy Recipe.
This Pakistani-Indian flat bread is similar to chappati (roti) however it can have many different variations including Potato Paratha,Methi paratha,Onion Paratha,Mooli paratha etc.
Today we are going to make Potato or aloo paratha with a very easy method.
Ingredients;
2 cups Wheat flour
½ cup oil
3-4 Boiled potatoes
1 tsp red chili powder
1 tsp salt or as per your taste
1 tsp dry coriander
2-3 tsp green coriander
2-3 green chilies
1 onion medium size
1 cup of water (You can add more)
1 Roller (to flatten the flour)
Frying Pan
Tissue towel paper
Method;
For stuffing;
Mix all the ingredients boiled potatoes ,salt,red chili powder,dry coriander ,green chilies and green coriander and onion finely chopped.
Make a mixture and keep aside.
For paratha ;
Same method like plain paratha.
In a bowl take whole wheat flour ,add 2-3 tsp of oil and ½ cup of water.
Mix and knead into a smooth soft dough.
Add more water if required while kneading.
Knead well to make the dough soft.
Wrap it in a moist cloth and set aside for 30 minutes.
Divide the dough to 8 parts.
Take a small part of the dough and make a round ball with 1 tsp of oil inside the flour.
Flour the rolling area.
Put the round ball on the roller and roll it until it becomes flatten and keep the size round like a plate.(size up to you).
Keep rolling and make a circle around 1/3 inches .
Roll the another paratha like this same size 1/3 inches .
It should be little bit thick not very thin.
Take one paratha and put 2-3 tbsp of potato stuffing on the paratha .
Then take the other rolled paratha and put on the top of the stuffing and close it from the sides by pressing it,once you close it properly from the sides roll it more until it becomes flattened.
Take a pan and pour 1 tsp of oil and make it hot now put the flattened paratha in the pan.
Turn the side of the paratha and put 2-3 tsp of oil and cook it on medium low flame.
Change the side frequently and cook till the color turns to golden brown.
Both sides should be cooked properly when you see the color is golden brown and looks crispy.
Remove from the pan and put on tissue towel paper to drain the oil.
Aloo Parathas are Ready Enjoy.