Bihari-style Aloo Paratha (बिहारी-स्टाइल आलू पराठा)
Aloo Paratha is a popular Indian flatbread stuffed with a spicy potato filling. This Bihari-style Aloo Paratha recipe is a delicious and hearty dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 4 medium potatoes, boiled and mashed
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 green chilies, finely chopped
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
- Ghee or oil for cooking
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the whole wheat flour with water to make a soft dough. Cover and let it rest for 15 minutes.
- In another bowl, mix the mashed potatoes, chopped onion, green chilies, cumin seeds, red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, salt, and coriander leaves to make the stuffing.
- Divide the dough into equal-sized balls and roll each ball into a small disc. Place a portion of the potato stuffing in the center and seal the edges to form a stuffed ball.
- Roll out the stuffed ball into a flatbread, dusting with flour as needed.
- Heat a griddle or tawa and cook the paratha on both sides, applying ghee or oil until golden brown spots appear.
- Repeat with the remaining dough and stuffing to make more parathas.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 40 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 300 per paratha
- Carbohydrates
- 40g
- Protein
- 6g
- Fat
- 12g
Supplies
Rolling pin Griddle or tawa
Tools
Mixing bowls Knife Spatula
Serving suggestions
Serve the Aloo Parathas hot with yogurt, pickle, or a side of fresh salad.
Tips & tricks
For a richer flavor, use ghee instead of oil for cooking the parathas.
Cost
$5