Aloo Paratha

Flaky whole-wheat flatbreads stuffed with spiced mashed potatoes.

Ingredients

• For the dough:
• 2 cups whole wheat flour (atta)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• Water as needed
• 1 tbsp oil
• For the filling:
• 4 potatoes, boiled and mashed
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp amchur powder
• 2 green chillies, chopped
• Fresh coriander, chopped
• Salt to taste
• Ghee or oil for frying

Instructions

1. Knead the flour, salt, oil and water into a soft dough. Cover and rest 20 minutes.
2. Mix the mashed potatoes with all the filling spices and set aside.
3. Divide the dough into 8 balls. Roll one ball into a small disc.
4. Place 2 tbsp of filling in the centre, gather the edges and seal.
5. Roll out gently into a 7-inch paratha, dusting with flour.
6. Cook on a hot tawa for 1 minute per side, then apply ghee and cook until golden spots appear.
7. Repeat for the rest. Serve hot with yogurt, butter and pickle.