Variations for stuffing:
The simple and quick stuffing version where boiled potatoes are mashed and added few spices. That’s it, the stuffing is ready.Add a teaspoon of anardana powder, it tastes too good.You can also add a teaspoon of kasoori methi.Instead of amchur powder, you can use lemon juice.You can add a tablespoon of mango pickle (achaar) masala to the stuffing.This variation is my mom’s: Saute onion, green chili, ginger garlic paste in oil. Then mix in turmeric powder, spices, and boiled potatoes. It is similar to batata vada mixture.Along with onions, you can add veggies like finely chopped bell pepper, grated carrot, cauliflower, broccoli, boiled mashed peas, chopped spinach, methi leaves, beet greens or any other leafy vegetable. You can add grated beetroot like this beetroot paratha.
Step By Step Photo Instructions:
Boiling Potatoes: How to make stuffing? Make the dough for paratha: How to make Aloo Paratha? Remove it to insulated container or serve directly to your family member’s plate. Repeat the same process for rest of the parathas.
Serving Ideas:
Traditionally the dollop of white butter or makhan is added on top right before serving. If Vegan, then skip the butter or use vegan butter.Aloo paratha is served with yogurt or raita,mint chutney or cilantro chutney and pickle on side.
Expert Tips:
The dough needs to be soft and smooth. If the dough is not smooth then it will give hard time rolling. If the dough is hard (not soft) then it will break while rolling and stuffing will come out from the edges.Chop the chilies and cilantro very finely. So they do not pop out while rollingMash the potatoes well. If there are any big chunks of potato, paratha will break while rolling.Let the stuffing cool completely before you start making the paratha. If it’s hot or warm, dough will get soft from the steam and will get sticky and break.More practice makes it perfect. If making for the first time, it will break. But it should not stop you making the next one.
Check out other stuffed paratha recipesGobi paratha // Matar paratha // Paneer paratha // Mooli paratha Did you try this aloo paratha recipe? I’d love to hear about it! Leave a review in the comment section below.
