Step-By-Step Aloo Paratha Recipe For A Traditional North Indian Meal

By Shreya Sarpal

September 18, 2025

Aloo paratha is a traditional North Indian stuffed flatbread filled with spiced mashed potatoes. Cooked on a hot tawa with ghee, it’s served with curd, butter, or pickle for a hearty meal.

Ingredients

2 cups whole wheat flour 2 boiled and mashed potatoes 2 finely chopped green chillies ½ tsp cumin seeds ½ tsp red chilli powder ½ tsp garam masala 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves Salt to taste Ghee or oil for cooking

Step 1

In a bowl, knead wheat flour with water and a pinch of salt into a soft dough, let it rest for 20 minutes.

Step 2

Mix mashed potatoes with green chillies, cumin, chilli powder, garam masala, coriander, and salt, for filling.

Step 3

Divide the dough into small balls, then roll one ball slightly, place stuffing in the centre, and seal it.

Step 4

Roll gently into a round paratha without tearing.

Step 5

Heat a tawa, cook each side with ghee/oil until golden spots appear.

Step 6

Serve hot with curd, butter, or pickle.