Aloo paratha is a Punjabi breakfast classic: whole wheat flatbread stuffed with spiced mashed potato and grilled in butter. This recipe is inspired by the Loaded Aloo Paratha at P2P Snacks in Abbotsford.
Makes: 6 | Prep: 30 min | Cook: 20 min
Ingredients
Dough
- 2 cups whole wheat flour (atta)
- 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tbsp oil
- About 3/4 cup warm water
Filling
- 3 medium potatoes, boiled and mashed
- 1 green chili, finely chopped
- 1 tsp each cumin, coriander powder, chili powder and amchur (dry mango powder)
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- Chopped cilantro, salt
To cook: butter or ghee
Method
- Make the dough: Mix flour, salt and oil. Add water gradually and knead until soft. Rest 15 minutes.
- Mix the filling: Combine mashed potato with all filling ingredients. Cool completely.
- Stuff: Roll a dough ball into a small circle, add 2 tbsp filling, pinch the edges closed, then flatten gently.
- Roll into a 15 cm round using light pressure and dry flour.
- Cook on a hot pan for 1 minute per side, then brush with butter and cook until golden spots appear.
Tips
- Cool the filling fully, or the paratha will tear.
- Serve with yogurt, pickle and a pat of butter.
- Add grated paneer to the filling for a richer version.
Order it instead
Try the Loaded Aloo Paratha at P2P Snacks inside Highstreet Mall, Abbotsford. Order online.