Satisfy Your Cravings with This Delicious Twist on a Classic Allo Ka Pratha
Allo ka pratha is a popular Indian dish that consists of a flatbread stuffed with spiced potato filling. It is a perfect breakfast or lunch option and can be enjoyed with a side of yogurt, pickle, or chutney. Here is a unique recipe for allo ka pratha that you can try
Ingredients:
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 cup boiled and mashed potatoes
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 green chilies, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
- Salt, to taste
- Water, as needed
- Ghee, as needed
Instructions:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, salt, and water to make a soft dough. Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- In a pan, heat 1 tablespoon of ghee and add cumin seeds. When the seeds start to crackle, add onion and green chilies. Saute until the onion turns translucent.
- Add ginger-garlic paste and saute for a minute.
- Add mashed potatoes, coriander powder, turmeric powder, garam masala powder, and salt. Mix well and cook for 5-7 minutes on medium heat.
- Let the potato filling cool down to room temperature.
- Divide the dough into equal-sized balls.
- Take one ball and roll it out into a small circle.
- Add 2-3 tablespoons of potato filling in the center of the circle.
- Bring the edges of the circle together and seal the filling by pressing it together.
- Roll out the stuffed dough ball gently, making sure the filling does not come out.
- Heat a griddle or tawa on medium-high heat.
- Place the rolled-out paratha on the griddle and cook until brown spots appear on one side.
- Flip the pratha and cook until brown spots appear on the other side.
- Add ghee on both sides and cook for another minute or two.
- Repeat the process for the remaining dough balls.
Your delicious allo ka pratha is ready! Serve it hot with a side of yogurt, pickle, or chutney.
Variations:
- You can add other vegetables like peas, carrots, or cauliflower to the potato filling.
- You can also add paneer or cheese to the filling to make it more creamy and flavorful.
- For a healthier option, you can use multigrain flour or add some grated vegetables to the dough.
Enjoy your unique allo ka paratha recipe and experiment with different variations to create your own special version!