Aalo Paratha

sweet_1208's Note:

very very yummy

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 9 parathas

• 2 ¼ cups whole wheat flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup warm water
• 3 large potatoes
• ¾ cup onion , finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves , finely chopped (cilantro)
• 1 ½ tablespoons cumin powder
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• ¾ teaspoon garam masala
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper powder (to taste)
• 3 tablespoons oil

Directions:

1. to form the paratha by dividing the dough into 9 equal parts.
2. Roll out each part until about 10" wide and 1/4" thick.
3. . Place about 1/4 cup of the filling in the center, and gather the dough circle up around the filling, drawing the dough up to a sealed point at the top. Fold over the point and flatten the dough into a thick patty.
4. Roll out carefully until about 1/4 inch thick and 6 1/2" wide. To sauté the paratha, preheat a frying pan on medium-high heat.
5. Add 1 teaspoon oil for the first paratha only.
6. Put in one paratha and paint the top surface with about 1/4 teaspoon oil. Flip and paint the second side.
7. Continue to flip the paratha frequently, pressing with a spatula on any unbrowned areas until browned all over on both sides.
8. Remove from the pan and repeat with the other parathas until all are cooked.