Punjabi Aloo Paratha: A Fulfilling North Indian Dish

By Krati Purwar

August 5, 2025

Punjabi aloo paratha is North India’s favourite dish for breakfast, dinner, and lunch, especially during winter. It is fulfilling, nourishing, and oh-so delicious that you cannot keep your hands off it despite knowing that it is hot.

Ingredients

2 cups atta 4 boiled potatoes Salt to taste 1.5 tsp coriander powder 1 tsp red chilli powder 4 tbsp butter/ ghee ½ tsp garam masala ½ tsp cumin powder 1 tsp amchur powder 2 tbsp coriander leaves ¼ tsp saunf Water as needed

Step 1

Sprinkle salt on atta and knead it into a soft dough. Keep it aside to rest for 15 minutes.

Step 2

Mash boiled potatoes with your hands and add powdered spices.

Step 3

Keep mixing the ingredients until you have a smooth blend. Add coriander leaves as well.

Step 4

Take a small amount of dough, stuff it with aloo mixture, and roll it into a flat disc.

Step 5

Use butter to roast the aloo paratha on a hot griddle.

Step 6

Serve aloo paratha with onion-tomato chutney or green coriander chutney.