Aloo Paratha Recipe based on NeemTime research
Ingredients of Aloo Paratha Recipe
2 cups whole wheat flour (freshly milled from wheat grains)
4 medium potatoes, boiled and mashed
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 fresh green chilies, finely chopped
2 tbsp fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped
1 tsp roasted cumin powder (made by grinding roasted cumin seeds)
½ tsp red chili powder (ground dried red chilies)
½ tsp turmeric powder (ground dried turmeric root)
1 tsp salt or to taste
2 tbsp homemade butter or ghee for the dough and cooking
About ¾ cup water for kneading dough
Detailed Preparation Guide of Aloo Paratha Recipe
Step 1: Prepare the Dough
In a large bowl, add whole wheat flour, a pinch of salt, and gradually mix water to knead a soft dough.
Add 1 tsp ghee to make the dough smooth and knead for about 5 minutes.
Calories: Wheat flour ~800 kcal, ghee ~45 kcal
Time: 7 minutes
Step 2: Prepare the Potato Filling
In another bowl, combine mashed boiled potatoes, chopped onion, green chilies, coriander leaves, cumin powder, red chili powder, turmeric, and salt.
Mix thoroughly until the spices are evenly distributed.
Calories: Potatoes ~520 kcal, onion ~40 kcal, spices and herbs ~15 kcal
Time: 5 minutes
Step 3: Divide Dough and Filling
Divide the dough into 4 equal balls and make 4 equal portions of the potato filling.
Calories: Already counted
Time: 3 minutes
Step 4: Stuff and Roll the Parathas
Flatten each dough ball slightly, place one portion of potato filling in the center, seal the edges, and gently roll it into a round flatbread using a rolling pin.
Calories: Already counted
Time: 6 minutes
Step 5: Cook the Parathas
Heat a flat pan or tawa over medium heat.
Place the rolled paratha on the hot pan and cook for 1–2 minutes until light brown spots appear.
Flip and spread about 1 tsp butter or ghee (~45 kcal each) on both sides while cooking until golden and crispy.
Calories: Butter/ghee for cooking ~180 kcal total
Time: 10 minutes
Step 6: Serve Hot
Remove from pan and serve hot with yogurt, butter, or pickle.
Calories: No additional calories added
Time: 1 minute
Total Preparation Time of Aloo Paratha Recipe for 4 Persons
Preparing dough: 7 minutes
Preparing potato filling: 5 minutes
Dividing and stuffing: 9 minutes
Cooking parathas: 10 minutes
Serving: 1 minute
Total preparation and cooking time: approximately 32 minutes
Total Calories of Aloo Paratha Recipe and Calories Per Person
Whole wheat flour: ~800 kcal
Potatoes: ~520 kcal
Onion and spices: ~55 kcal
Ghee/butter used in dough and cooking: ~225 kcal
Total calories for the entire recipe: approximately 1,600 kcal
Calories per person (4 servings): approximately 400 kcal per person