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Aloo Paratha Recipe

Easy Aloo Paratha Recipe

This authentic aloo paratha recipe creates delicious potato-stuffed flatbreads with a crispy exterior and flavorful spiced filling. Perfect for breakfast or any meal, these Punjabi-style parathas are made with simple ingredients and traditional techniques that deliver restaurant-quality results at home.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 parathas
Course: Breakfast, Main Course
Cuisine: Indian, Punjabi
Calories: 185

Ingredients
  

For the Potato Filling
  • 3-4 medium potatoes boiled and mashed
  • 1-2 green chilies finely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon garam masala to 1/2 teaspoon
  • 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder optional, to 1/2 teaspoon
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mango powder (amchur) to 1 teaspoon
  • 1 tablespoon fresh coriander leaves finely chopped, optional
  • salt to taste
For the Dough
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour (atta)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon oil or ghee
  • 1/3 cup water to 1/2 cup, as needed
For Cooking
  • ghee or oil for roasting parathas

Equipment

  • Pressure Cooker or Large Pot
  • Potato masher
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Tawa or Heavy-Bottomed Skillet
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Potato Filling: Boil 3-4 medium potatoes in a pressure cooker with enough water to cover. Cook for 3-4 whistles on medium heat until fork-tender. Drain, cool, peel, and chop the potatoes.
  2. Mash the potatoes thoroughly using a potato masher until completely smooth with no lumps. Any lumps will cause the dough to tear during rolling.
  3. Add finely chopped green chilies, garam masala, red chili powder, dry mango powder, coriander leaves, and salt to the mashed potatoes. Mix well and taste, adjusting spices as needed. Set aside.
  4. Make the Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine whole wheat flour and salt. Add oil or ghee and mix into the flour.
  5. Gradually add water while mixing to form a soft dough. Knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rest for 20-30 minutes.
  6. Assemble the Parathas: Divide dough into medium-sized balls. Roll each ball into a 5-inch circle on a floured surface.
  7. Place 2-3 tablespoons of potato filling in the center of each circle, leaving 2 inches from the edges. Gather the edges and pleat them together like a dumpling.
  8. Seal the pleats tightly to prevent filling from leaking. Dust with flour and gently roll to chapati size, maintaining even thickness throughout.
  9. Cook the Parathas: Heat a tawa or heavy-bottomed pan on medium-high heat. Place the rolled paratha on the hot surface.
  10. Cook until small bubbles form on the first side, then flip. Brush the cooked side with ghee or oil.
  11. Cook until golden spots appear on the second side, then flip again and brush the other side with ghee. Press edges gently with a spatula.
  12. Cook until both sides have crispy golden-brown spots and the paratha puffs up slightly. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.
  13. Serve hot with fresh yogurt, mango pickle, white butter, or dal makhani for a complete meal.

Notes

Tips for Perfect Aloo Paratha:
  • Mash potatoes completely smooth to prevent tearing during rolling
  • Keep dough soft but not sticky for easier handling
  • Seal edges properly to prevent filling from oozing out
  • Use medium-high heat - low heat makes parathas tough
  • Don't skip the ghee for authentic crispy texture
Storage: Wrap cooked parathas in cotton cloth for 4-6 hours at room temperature, or store in refrigerator for up to 1 day. Reheat on tawa until warm and crisp.
Variations: Add grated cheese, chopped onions, fresh mint leaves, or carom seeds (ajwain) to the potato filling for different flavors.