Allo Ka Paratha Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour, whole wheat
• 1 teaspoon salt
• . - water for mixing
• . - ghee for frying
• . For Filling -
• 4 medium potatoes
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 whole green chilies, crushed
• 1 teaspoon coriander seeds crushed
• 1 teaspoon ajowan (carum)
• 1 teaspoon salt,
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander leaves, chopped

How to make Allo Ka Paratha

1. Sift flour with salt.
2. Slowly add water.
3. Mix well.
4. Make a stiff dough.
5. Cover with a damp cloth for 20 minutes.
6. Boil potatoes, peel and mash.
7. Add onion, green chilies, coriander seeds, ajowan, salt, chili powder and coriander leaves.
8. Mix well.
9. Divide into 6 portions.
10. Knead dough well until smooth and pliable.
11. Divide into 6 round balls.
12. Flatten each ball slightly.
13. Put one portion of filling in centre.
14. Close up completely.
15. Shape into round balls again.
16. Roll out each ball on a lightly floured board into a round disk 6" (15 cm) diameter.
17. Cook one at a time on a hot tava or griddle over medium heat.
18. Put about 2 to 3 tablespoons ghee around the edges.
19. Turn gently.
20. Cook until sides turn golden brown.
21. Serve with yogurt or Raita.