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Aloo Paratha

45 min · Serves 4 · Pakistani

Why make it

Whole-wheat flatbread stuffed with spiced mashed potato and griddled in ghee until crisp in spots.

Serves 4

You’ll need

  • 2 cups whole-wheat flour (atta)
  • ¾ cup water, approx.
  • 3 medium potatoes, boiled and mashed
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 green chilies, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds, toasted
  • ½ tsp red chili flakes

+ 3 more in the full recipe
1

Step 1 of 6

Knead flour, a pinch of salt and water into a soft dough. Cover and rest.
2

Step 2 of 6

Mix potatoes with onion, chilies, coriander, cumin, chili flakes, salt and anardana.
3

Step 3 of 6

Divide the dough into 4 balls. Flatten one, place a quarter of the filling in the centre, pull the edges over and pinch closed.
4

Step 4 of 6

Roll gently on a floured surface into an 18 cm (7 in) round.
5

Step 5 of 6

Cook on a hot tawa for 1 minute per side, then brush with ghee and cook until golden and crisp in spots.

The last step is in the full recipe.

Cook’s tip

Mash the potatoes while warm and let them cool fully; warm filling makes the dough tear.

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Aloo Paratha

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