Kashmiri Aloo Paratha (Potato-Stuffed Indian Flat Bread)

Submitted by Galley Devil

"Best served hot with yoghurt (plain or seasoned) or a spicy Indian pickle."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 8 parathas

ingredients

• 500 g plain flour
• 50 ml ghee, melted
• 1 egg
• 10 g baking powder
• 100 ml milk
• salt, to taste

• For the stuffing

• 250 g potatoes, boiled and grated
• 100 g brown onions, chopped
• 20 g coriander seeds, crushed
• 50 g pomegranate seeds (optional)
• 50 g mixed dried fruit, chopped (optional)
• 25 g coriander leaves, chopped

directions

1. Knead together flour, ghee, egg, baking powder, water, milk and salt.
2. Divide the dough into equal sized round balls.
3. Roll out each ball into discs with a rolling pin on a lightly floured surface. (Cover with a slightly damp cloth to prevent them from drying out while you roll out all of them.).
4. Mix together the ingredients for the stuffing and divide it into the same number of portions as discs.
5. Spoon into the middle of each disc.
6. Bring the edges together and seal.
7. Gently shape it back into a ball.
8. Roll out each ball into a disc 1/2 inch thick.
9. Heat a griddle and fry each disc, turning them over every two minutes till both sides turn golden brown.
10. Drizzle a little ghee or oil all over.
11. Serve hot.