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Sunday, June 8, 2008

ALOO PARATHA

Paratha is an Indian flat bread made with wheat flour and stuffed with vegetable.There are many varities in paratha like aloo paratha, gobi paratha, paneer paratha, raddish paratha, palak paratha, methi paratha etc. I made aloo paratha for dinner, had it with curd and chutney,it was awesome!!!!!!!!
Ingredients:-
Wheat flour- 3 cups
Oil- 2 tsp
Water to make dough
Salt - a pinch

For stuffing:
Boiled potatoes/ aloo- 3 Nos.
Chopped onion -1 cup
Green chillies- 4-5 nos.
Chopped curry leaves & coriander leaves- 1 tbsp
Turmeric powder- a pinch
Salt to taste
Oil to saute
Procedure:-
  • Mix the flour with water and knead to a smooth dough, smear oil on surface, keep it aside.
  • Saute green chillies, onion in a pan add salt, turmeric powder and chopped curry, coriander leaves.
  • Add boiled and mashed potatoes to the sauted onion. Mix it well.
  • Divide the dough into even sized balls and roll them into 3" diameter circles.
  • Stuff aloo inside and close it. Roll it like chapathi.
  • Heat the griddle and place paratha. When small bubbles appear on top, turn over immediately bake both the sides.
  • Apply little ghee or butter on paratha.
  • Serve hot with vegetables/ curry/ chutney/curd.

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