Aloo Paratha

       Aloo Paratha - Stuffed chapathi with spicy potato masala.Aloo masala can be prepared by adding mashed potatato with our own choice of spices as per our taste and flavor ..In this recipe I used Red chilli powder and avoided green chilli as kids can also eat it.Its very simple recipe made with the ingredients found in our kitchen....

 Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Serves : 2 - 3

Dough Preparation:
Ingredients:

• 1 cups whole wheat flour/atta
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 to 2 tsp oil
• Water as required for kneading

Method:

• Take wheat flour,oil and salt in a bowl,add water in small quantities and knead smooth and soft chappathi dough. Cover and keep it aside.

Potato Stuffing:
Ingredients:

• 4 medium potatoes boiled and mashed
• 1 tsp Chilli powder 
• 1/4 tsp Garam masala powder
• 1/4 tsp Cumin powder
• 1/8 tsp turmeric powder
• 2 tbsp finely chopped onions
• 1/2 tsp grated ginger
• 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves 
• salt as required

Method:

• Boil,peel and mash the potatoes.
• In a bowl take mashed potatoes,red chilli powder,garam masala,turmeric,cumin powder, grated ginger,onion,coriander leaves and salt. Mix all ingredients properly.
• Aloo stuffing is ready.

Making of Parathas:

• Take some dough and make it as a ball.
• Now press it in the middle with fingers as shown in the picture.
• Stuff with aloo masala,bring the edges together and close it.
• Sprinkle some dry flour on rolling board,gently press the stuffed ball and roll it into a circle using rolling pin.Do not make it very thin.
• Place it on a hot tava and cook over medium flame. When tiny bubbles starts to rise on the surface, flip it.Cook for 20 seconds.
• Spread 1/2 teaspoon oil around it
• Flip it again and spread 1/2 teaspoon oil around its edge.flip again once or twice till both the sides are cooked properly and until golden brown spots appear on both sides of paratha. 
• Prepare remaining aloo parathas the same way.

Serve hot with any Veggies or Curries or Raita or plain yoghurt..