Potato/Aloo Paratha

Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Health score
29%
Potato/Aloo Paratha
50 min.
5
244kcal

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If you're looking for a delicious and satisfying dish that brings warmth and flavor to the table, look no further than Potato/Aloo Paratha. This delightful Indian flatbread is not only vegetarian, vegan, and dairy-free, but it also showcases the perfect balance of spices and fresh ingredients, making it a wholesome choice for any meal. With its golden-brown crust and mouthwatering potato filling, each bite is a comforting experience that will transport you to the vibrant streets of India.

What sets this Aloo Paratha apart is the addition of coarsely chopped mint leaves, which infuse the filling with a refreshing twist. The mixture of boiled and mashed potatoes combined with spices creates a savory stuffing that is as satisfying as it is flavorful. Whether you’re enjoying it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, this dish is versatile enough to be paired with your favorite side, be it yogurt or pickle, elevating the entire meal experience.

Moreover, the preparation is simple and quick, allowing you to whip up this delightful dish in just about 50 minutes. With its nourishing ingredients and rich taste, Potato/Aloo Paratha is sure to be a hit at your dining table, pleasing both vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike. So roll up your sleeves and get ready to enjoy this classic Indian comfort food that will delight your taste buds and leave you craving more!

Ingredients

  • cup all purpose flour (Maida)
  • 0.5  juice of lemon 
  • cup mint leaves coarsely chopped (Pudina)
  • Teaspoon oil 
  •  potatoes boiled mashed
  • 0.5 cup flour whole wheat

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • stove

Directions

  1. Combine the ingredients to prepare the dough.
  2. Add enough water to form a ball of dough, knead a couple of times and keep it covered for an hour.To prepare the stuffing, add the teaspoon of oil in a frying pan and let it heat for a minute. Now add the mint leaves and sauteed it for a while until it is wilted.
  3. Remove the pan from the stove and keep it aside.Now to the mashed potato add the mint leaves, the remaining ingredients for the stuffing and combine together thoroughly.Divide the paratha dough into lemon size balls and the stuffing into smaller size balls. I got 5 balls of dough for the above measurement.Now roll each ball of dough into a small circle and place one ball of the stuffing and cover it with the dough and roll it back again.Meanwhile preheat the griddle (tava) and once the tava is hot, cook the parathas on both the sides, by adding little oil.Enjoy it with yogurt and/or your favorite pickle.

Nutrition Facts

Calories244kcal
Protein11.41%
Fat5.62%
Carbs82.97%

Properties

Glycemic Index
31.75
Glycemic Load
30.15
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
14.518260810686%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
2.93mg
Hesperetin
1.35mg
Naringenin
0.04mg
Apigenin
0.49mg
Luteolin
1.14mg
Kaempferol
1.02mg
Quercetin
0.91mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:244.24kcal
12.21%
Fat:1.55g
2.39%
Saturated Fat:0.21g
1.29%
Carbohydrates:51.59g
17.2%
Net Carbohydrates:46.09g
16.76%
Sugar:1.19g
1.32%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:11.23mg
0.49%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.1g
14.19%
Manganese:0.96mg
48.01%
Vitamin C:29.2mg
35.39%
Vitamin B1:0.37mg
24.46%
Selenium:16.28µg
23.25%
Vitamin B6:0.45mg
22.49%
Fiber:5.5g
22%
Folate:82.34µg
20.58%
Potassium:662.65mg
18.93%
Vitamin B3:3.57mg
17.87%
Iron:3.05mg
16.94%
Phosphorus:149.5mg
14.95%
Magnesium:58.71mg
14.68%
Copper:0.25mg
12.67%
Vitamin B2:0.21mg
12.27%
Vitamin A:386.14IU
7.72%
Zinc:0.96mg
6.39%
Vitamin B5:0.59mg
5.94%
Calcium:45.22mg
4.52%
Vitamin K:3.3µg
3.14%
Vitamin E:0.26mg
1.72%