Punjabi Aloo Paratha
Aloo Parathas make for the perfect lazy weekend brunch. Parathas can be made plain or with a variety of different fillings. A flavorful potato filling is by far the most popular. Aloo Parathas are very popular in North India, at any time of the day. In Punjab, Aloo Parathas are a staple for breakfast. Traditionally, Aloo Parathas are served with homemade butter and buttermilk known as chaas. I'm sure you are thinking that making these parathas is very time consuming. With our busy schedules and hectic mornings, how is possible to prepare these! Of course, parathas taste best when fresh off a hot skillet! An easy solution to this problem is to simply prepare part of the recipe in advance until you are ready to roll the parathas. You can prepare the dough and filling in advance and have the potato-mix filled balls ready to just start rolling. The prepared dough can be refrigerated for up to two days. Enjoy!This Recipe will make 4 parathas.
Equipment
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 ½ tbsp oil
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup cold water Use more as needed
For the Potato Filling
- 1 ½ cup potatoes mashed
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp red chili powder
- ½ tsp cumin seeds Jeera
- 2 tsp coriander powder dhania
- ⅛ tsp asafetida hing
- ½ tsp mango powder amchoor
- ¼ tsp garam masala
- 1 Tbsp green chili chopped
- 2 Tbsp cilantro chopped, dhania
Also need.
- ¼ cup whole wheat flour for rolling
- 2 Tbsp oil to cook
Instructions
Making the Dough
- Mix flour, salt, and oil, until oil is incorporated with flour well, add water slowly to make a soft dough (add water as needed).
- Knead dough well on a lightly greased surface to make the dough soft, smooth, and pliable.
- Set the dough aside and cover. Let the dough rest at least ten minutes.
Filling
- In a bowl take mash potatoes add green chilies, cilantro, cumin seeds, garam masala, mango powder, and salt, mix it well.
Making paratha
- Divide the dough into 4 equal parts and roll them into balls.
- Then divide the potato filling into 4 parts and shape into balls. Potato balls should be about 1½ times larger than the dough balls.
- Roll dough ball into a 3” circle. Place a filling ball in the center. Pull the edges of the dough to wrap it around the potato filling. Repeat to make all six balls. Let the filled balls settle three to four minutes.
- Meanwhile heat heavy skillet on medium high heat until moderately hot. To test, sprinkle water on the skillet. If the water sizzles right away, the skillet is ready.
- Press the filled ball lightly on dry whole wheat flour from both sides.
- Using a rolling pin, roll the balls lightly to make six-inch circles, keeping the sealed side of the balls on top. If the dough sticks to the rolling pin or rolling surface, lightly dust the parathas with dry flour.
- Oil the skillet and place the paratha on the skillet. When the paratha starts to change color and begins to puff up, flip it over. You will notice some olden-brown spots.
- After a few seconds, drizzle one teaspoon of oil over the paratha, and spread with spatula. Flip the paratha again and lightly press the puffed areas with a spatula.
- Flip again and press with a spatula making sure the paratha is golden-brown on both sides. Repeat for the remaining parathas.
- Parathas are best served hot and crispy. They will be soft if not served hot. If you are not going to serve them right away, cool them on a wire rack to keep them from getting soggy.
- Parathas can be kept unrefrigerated for up to two days wrapped in aluminum foil or in a covered container. For later use, parathas can be refrigerated three to four days or frozen for up to a month. Re-heat using a skillet or oven.
Notes
Variations
Substitute chopped cilantro with ¼ cup finely chopped mint leaves, or experiment with your favorite herb. Be sure to pat the herbs dry before adding to the mixture.
Serving Suggestions
- Parathas can be served with Tomato Chutney, Plain Yogurt, mattar Paneer, Green Chili pickle.
- Serve it like a Mexican quesadilla by topping it with cheese and sliced tomatoes, then folding it in half.
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