Aloo Paratha / Potato Stuffed Indian Flatbread

wpid-20140425_170420.jpgIngredients

For the Dough

  • Wheat Flour – 2 1/2 cup
  • Oil / Ghee – 2 tsp + for frying
  • Salt
  • Water , to knead

For the Stuffing

  • Aloo / Potato , boiled – 1 lb
  • Roasted Cumin Powder (Dry roast cumin seeds, then grind) – 1tsp
  • Cilantro , chopped – 2tbsp
  • Red chili powder – 1 tsp
  • Salt , to taste
  • Chaat masala – 1 tsp (optional)

Method

1. Peel and mash the boiled potatoes.

2. Mix all the ingredients for stuffing with the mashed potatoes , combine well. Keep aside.

3. Mix flours with salt and oil. Knead with water to make a soft dough. Cover and let it sit for 30 min.

4. Divide the dough into equal lemon size balls.

5. Take one ball and roll it into a circle of about 4 inch.wpid-20140425_164430.jpg

6. Put a decent amount of filling in the middle of the rolled dough.
7. Cover the stuffing by bringing all the edges together and make a ball.wpid-20140425_164537.jpg

 

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8. Roll it into a 6 inch circle.wpid-20140425_164715.jpg

9. Now heat a tava, once hot, place the rolled dough. Turn it over when one side is done. Add a dab of oil or ghee on top and cook both sides.wpid-20140425_165132.jpg

10. Serve hot with mango pickle or tomato ketchup.

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