Aloo Paratha Stuffed bread - 'Aloo Paratha' or potato stuffed bread is a must-try recipe for those who have not had it. This delicious wheat bread is great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is an awesome comfort food and something you will always love having.' Aloo' is potato in Hindi and 'parathas' are nothing but bread. That's how it gets the name wheat bread and the stuffing with delicious mashed potatoes.
Why is the Aloo Paratha so loved?
- Stuffed bread in any form is usually loved by most folks, what makes this special is the unique combination of the spiced potato filling with the layered bread.
- It can be had by itself and does not require any side. If you must have a side dish or dipping with it, yogurt and some spicy pickles make a great combo.
- Aloo paratha is great for lunchboxes, picnics, and while on travel as it is easy to roll into an aluminum wrapper and perfect for a quick bite on busy days.
- It is very filling, satisfying, and tastes awesome.
What are the stuffed ingredients in the aloo parathas or stuffed bread?
The parathas mainly contain spiced potatoes. We flavor them with exotic spices and a tinge of tanginess using the dry mango powder. Finely chopped green chilies, ginger, coriander leaves, Kashmiri red chili powder, turmeric, cumin powder, and salt are the other ingredients that make this taste special. You can also make it like the potato mixture as in the contents of the kofta from the malai kofta recipe just exclude the cheese. The clarified butter added to it while cooking takes it to the next level, making it taste heavenly.
How to make the Aloo Paratha?
Dough Preparation:
You start with making a dough using wheat powder, water, and salt. Use a food processor or knead with your hands. Let the dough rest.
To make the stuffing:
Boil potatoes and mash them nicely. Add the finely chopped green chilies, ginger, and coriander leaves and mix well. Also, add the spices and salt and make small balls of potatoes to be rolled into the dough.
Rolling the Paratha:
First, roll the wheat dough into a round shape. Place the potato ball in the center. Wrap the dough from all sides to cover the potato ball and pinch them together. Flatten the dough, sprinkle some flour, and roll again. The potato stuffing would spread out evenly on rolling.
Serving the Aloo Parathas
Aloo Parathas can be had by itself, with curd or spicy pickle. Although it seems tedious to make, it is not that difficult at all. Once you master the trick, of how to roll the bread with stuffing inside, it's a breeze. The effort is especially worth it when you take the first bite and all the flavors melt in your mouth.
Aloo Paratha - Delicious stuffed wheat bread
Ingredients
To make the dough
- 2 cups wheat flour
- ½ tsp salt or as desired
- 1 cup water or as desired
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
To make Potato Stuffing
- 2 large potatoes boiled and mashed
- 2 green chillies finely chopped
- ¼
tsp red chilli powder kashmiri - ¼ tsp turmeric
- ¼ tsp cumin powder
- ½ tsp dry mango powder
- 2 tbsp coriander leaves finely chopped
- ¼ tsp ginger finely chopped
- 1 tsp salt or as desired
Other ingredients
- 2 tbsp wheat flour for dusting and rolling
- 2 tbsp clarified butter or oil for cooking
Instructions
To make dough
- Add salt to the wheat flour and knead it by using water a little at a time. Continue until it comes together as one big ball .Keep kneading till it is a smooth ball. Add oil if needed to make it smooth and moist .Keep aside in a closed container for about 3 to 4 hours.
To make Poatato stuffing
- Boil and mash potatoes .
- To the mashed potatoes , add salt and spices namely turmeric, chilly powder, dry mango powder, cumin powder ,green chilies, ginger and coriander leaves.
- Mix them well with your hands and make small round balls.
To make the parathas
- First make round balls of the dough as big as a large sized lemon.
- Roll into a round shape with the help of dusted flour .
- Place the rolled round potato stuffing in the center
- Cover the sides by bringing together all the ends of the rolled dough and join them.
- Flatten it and turn it upside down and keep rolling gently until you get a nice round shape.Be careful while rolling and ensure that the stuffing does not pop out.
To cook the Parathas
- Heat a flat pan, add the paratha and cook on both sides until it is well cooked and fluffs up . Add clarified butter and serve it hot with curd and pickle .
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Yum! These look amazing. I must admit, I've never had anything quite like it. This looks like the perfect comfort food and would make a great pair with coffee in the morning!
So glad you made me aware of this delicious recipe. All my best to you! ❤
True they are a great comfort food and perfect for breakfast with coffee .Thank you so much for stopping by and the kind comments , appreciate it!
Nisha, I can have them as any meal of the day. A dollop of butter or a bowl of curd and I am content!!
I agree Deeksha , it's truly a comforting meal !Thank you for stopping by .
I just saw these at the International Food Store in the freezer section. My husband said "Look at these I never heard of them." I will have to show him your post!
Hope you get to try them sometime ! Thank you for stopping by.
That aaloo paratha looks so delicious Nisha! I wish I could lift some right off the screen 😉
Thank you Sandhya for the lovely comment 🙂
I'd never known what this was, but bread & mashy tatties always get a thumbs up from me. This recipe sounds delicious, so comforting! xx
Thank you Caz! Yes indeed very delicious and comforting .
Wow these look heavenly! 😉
Thank you Richa, appreciate it!
Looks pretty & perfect! I just love it. 🙂
Thank you Megala , yes me too loves it!
Just one word "EPIC"
Thank you Jyo , I agree !
Just now me and my wife having breakfast and discussed about aloo paratha and you have a post here now! Love it 😛
What a coincidence 🙂 hope that this post inspires the preparation very soon. Thank you!
My favorite breakfast😋
It makes a great breakfast for sure ! Thank you 🙂
Yes indeed 💕
This one looks and sounds amazinggggg!
Thank you Christy , it indeed is a must try!