Alu Paratha : A Step-by-Step Guide Recipe

Makes 4 parathas

A Punjabi alu paratha is irresistable. They are thick, heavy and rich. Here you'll learn how to make alu parathas that'll leave your family licking their fingers!

Ingredients:
3 large potatoes
3 cups flour
Ghee (or butter)
Turmeric Powder
Chili powder
Anardana Powder (Or a pinch of Amchur)
Chat masala powder

Method:

• Boil the potatoes (for one whistle in case of pressure cooker) until they are just done, and then peel them.
• Sprinkle ½ tsp each of turmeric and chili podwer and ¼ tsp anardana and chat masala powders each. Add salt, and mash until no lumps remain. Alternatively, you may grate and then mash the potatoes.
• Mix the flour with ¼ tsp each of chili powder and anardana powder and add 2 tsp of ghee.
• Add water ad knead to make a smooth, medium-soft dough.
• Take a small piece of dough and spread it into a small circle.
  
• Place some mashed potato in the center and cover it with the dough.
  
• The dough should be carefully wrapped in a fan-like fashion, and finally pressed together in the center.
  
• Place the dough smooth side up, and spread into a ½ inch thick circle.
  
• Cook on a medium-hot skillet (tawa) and smear ghee on both sides as you cook. Smear ghee in the beginning stages if you want a soft paratha, or towards the end if you want it crisp.
  
• Serve hot with a dollop of butter or with raita

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