Ingredients:

  • 2 cups (250g) whole wheat flour (atta)
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) salt
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) oil or melted ghee
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) warm water
  • 3 medium (450g) russet potatoes, peeled and boiled
  • 1 tsp (5g) ginger-green chili paste
  • 1 tsp (5g) cumin powder
  • 1 tsp (5g) coriander powder
  • 1/2 tsp (2g) red chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp (2g) garam masala
  • 1 tsp (5g) amchur
  • 1/4 cup (10g) fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) salt

Instructions:

  1. Mash the boiled potatoes until completely smooth to ensure no lumps cause tears in the dough.
  2. Stir in the ginger-chili paste, cumin, coriander, red chili powder, garam masala, amchur, salt, and cilantro until the filling is a uniform paste.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine whole wheat flour and salt.
  4. Gradually add oil and warm water to the flour, kneading for 3–5 minutes until the dough is smooth and tacky.
  5. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 10 minutes.
  6. Divide the dough into lemon-sized balls and flatten each into a 3-inch circle.
  7. Place a tablespoon of the potato mixture in the center of the dough circle, pleat the edges, and pinch closed to seal the stuffing.
  8. Gently press the ball flat with your palm and roll it out into a 6-7 inch circle using light pressure.
  9. Place the rolled paratha on a medium-hot skillet and cook for 30 seconds until tiny bubbles appear.
  10. Flip the paratha, apply 1/2 tsp of ghee or oil, and continue flipping and pressing with a spatula until both sides are mahogany-colored.