Ingredients
Dough
Filling
To cook
Method
- Mix flour, salt and oil, add water gradually and knead to a soft dough. Rest 15 minutes.
- Mix all the filling ingredients. Make sure there are no lumps.
- Divide the dough into 8 balls. Roll one into a 4-inch circle, put a ball of filling in the centre, gather the edges and seal.
- Flatten and roll gently to 7 inches, dusting with flour.
- Cook on a hot tawa or skillet for 1 minute per side, then brush with ghee and cook until golden spots appear on both sides.
- Serve hot with yogurt, butter and pickle.
The spices that matter
Sprinkled into paratha dough, pakora batter, mathri and fish marinades, and fried in tempering for dals and green beans.
No carom seeds? Dried thyme is the closest swap.
Adds heat to curries, dals, marinades and snacks. Most kitchens keep a hot powder for heat and Kashmiri chilli for colour.
No red chilli powder? Cayenne pepper is the closest swap. Mix with Kashmiri chilli or paprika to get colour with less heat.
Adds sourness without liquid to chana masala, bhindi, samosa filling and chaat masala.
No dry mango powder? Lemon or lime juice, or a little tamarind.
Ground coriander is the bulk of most curry bases, often used in larger quantities than any other spice. Whole seeds are roasted for sambar, rasam and…
No coriander seed? A mix of a little cumin and a pinch of fennel gives a similar warmth. Fresh coriander leaves are a different flavour and not a substitute.
Nice to have
The blend to use
Garam masala (Punjabi style): The best-known Indian spice mix: warm, aromatic and only mildly hot. Every household has its own version; this one is a classic Punjabi-sty…
Salt, oil or ghee, onions, ginger, garlic and fresh herbs are assumed. See how to make a tadka for the order to add whole spices.
Dishes with similar spices
Frequently asked questions
How long does aloo paratha take to make?
About 25 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook.
What spices are in aloo paratha?
The essentials are carom seeds, red chilli powder, dry mango powder, coriander seed. Nice to have: cumin, dried fenugreek leaves.
Tips from travellers
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