Potato filling
- 1 large Yukon Gold Potato or 2 medium sized. steamed/ boiled
- 1 Green chili chopped. Or Thai green chili/ Jalapeno
- 1 tsp Red chilli powder
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp coriander
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 2 tbsp Cilantro chopped
- Salt to taste
Dough
- 1 1/2 cups Whole wheat flour
- 1 tsp Ajwain seeds or carom seeds (available in Indian grocery)
- 1 tsp Red chilli powder
- 3 tbsp cooking oil or ghee
- Salt to taste
- Water as required for kneading
Potato Filling
Pressure cook one large potato for 2 whistles. Alternatively in a medium sized pot, boil the potato for 15 minutes with the skin. (To check if potato is cooked, insert a knife. The blade should come out clean.)
At room temperature peel the skin and mash the potato. Add all the spices, green chili, cilantro and salt. Mix well.
Make medium sized balls and keep them aside.
For the dough
In a large mixing bowl, add flour and all other ingredients under Dough except water and 1 tsp oil. Mix it well.
Now add water and knead the dough. Let it rest for 15 minutes.
Alternatively a food processor with a kneading blade can also be used.
Making parathas
Divide the dough into 7-8 equal sized balls.
Take one dough ball and with the help of a rolling pin, roll out 2 inches circle. Put the potato ball in the center, fold and roll to make a 6 inch circle (roti/ bread).
On a hot flat griddle pan, cook it with both side brushed with oil. Ghee (Butter) can also be used instead.
Repeat these steps for the remaining of dough and potato balls.
Enjoy these parathas with 'Dahi ki Chutney', plain yogurt, pickle or chutney
- Follow my recipe for 'Dahi ki Chutney'
- Using 'Ghee' (Butter) is the traditional way of making these parathas. Olive or Avocado oil can be used to make it healthier.
The nutritional value is for 1 serving. Please keep in mind that the nutrition value is a rough estimate and can vary based on the product used.
Calories: 383kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 81mg | Potassium: 490mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 413IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 5mg