Monday, June 14, 2010

Aaloo Paratha


Ingredients:
  • Dough:
    • Wheat flour - 1 cup for dough + 1/4 cup for rolling
    • Water - 1/2 cup (Use more as needed)
    • A Pinch of salt
  • Potato Filling
    • Potatoes - 2 medium (Boiled and grated)
    • Cumin seeds -1/2 tsp
    • Green chili - 1 (Finely chopped)
    • Cilantro leaves - 2 tbsps (finely chopped)
    • Onions - 1 (Finely chopped)
    • Garam masala - 1 tsp
    • Coriander powder - 1/2 tsp
    • Cumin Powder - 1/2 tsp
    • Amchoor powder - 1/2 tsp
    • Lemon juice - 1 tsp
    • Salt, According to taste
  • Oil to cook
Method:

  • Step -1
    • Mix flour, salt and water together to make a soft dough Knead the dough for a few minutes to get a smooth dough.
    • Set the dough aside and cover it with a damp cloth. Let the dough rest for at least ten minutes.
  • Step -2
    • Heat 2 tbsps oil in a pan. Put the cumin seeds when the oil is heated.
    • Add all the ingredients for potato filling except potatoes. Let them cook for 2-3 minutes.
    • Finally add the grated potatoes. Mix them well and let it cool down.
  • Step -3
    • Divide the dough and potato mixture into equal sized balls. The potato balls should be about 1 1/2 times larger than the dough balls.
    • Roll the dough balls into 3 inch diameter circles.
    • Place the potato balls in the center. Seal by pulling the edges of the rolled dough together to make a ball.
    • Lightly sprinkle some wheat flouron the rolling surface.
    • Press the ball on the sealed side and keep it on the topside when rolling.
    • Roll the ball light handed into the desired size.
    • Sprinkle wheat flour on both sides of the semi rolled paratha in regular intervals to avoid sticking.
  • Step - 4
    • Heat the skillet on medium high.
    • Place the paratha over the skillet. After a few seconds you will see the paratha change color and puff in different places.
    • Then flip the paratha over. You should see some golden-brown spots on the topside. After a few seconds, spread 1 teaspoon of oil on the paratha. Again, flip the paratha and lightly press the puffed areas with a spatula.
    • Flip again and press with the spatula making sure the  paratha is golden-brown on both sides.
  • Enjoy hot with chutney and pickle. 

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