Aloo Paratha

Ingredients

• •2 cups whole wheat flour
• •1 tsp salt
• •1/2 tsp ajwain (carom seeds)
• •1-2 tbsp oil (for dough)
• •3 medium potatoes (boiled and mashed)
• •1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• •1/2 tsp garam masala
• •1/2 tsp red chili powder
• •1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• •2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
• •1-2 green chilies (finely chopped, optional)
• •3-4 tbsp yogurt (for serving)
• •Oil or ghee (for cooking)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, salt, ajwain, and 1-2 tbsp of oil.

2. 2

   Gradually add water and knead the mixture into a soft dough. Cover the dough and let it rest for 20 minutes.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, in another bowl, mix the boiled and mashed potatoes with cumin seeds, garam masala, red chili powder, turmeric powder, chopped cilantro, and green chilies, if using. This will be your stuffing.

4. 4

   After resting, divide the dough into small balls (about the size of a golf ball).

5. 5

   Take one dough ball and roll it out into a small circle (about 4 inches in diameter).

6. 6

   Place a spoonful of the potato stuffing in the center, then bring the edges of the dough over the stuffing and pinch to seal. Flatten it gently with your hand.

7. 7

   Carefully roll out the stuffed ball into a larger circle, being careful not to tear the dough.

8. 8

   Heat a tava or flat skillet over medium heat. Cook each paratha on both sides, applying a little oil or ghee, until golden brown spots appear. Serve hot with yogurt.