Aalo Paratha

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup warm water
• 3 large potatoes
• 3/4 cup onion, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped (cilantro)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons cumin powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 3/4 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper powder (to taste)
• 3 tablespoons oil

Directions

1. 1

   to form the paratha by dividing the dough into 9 equal parts.

2. 2

   Roll out each part until about 10" wide and 1/4" thick.

3. 3

   . Place about 1/4 cup of the filling in the center, and gather the dough circle up around the filling, drawing the dough up to a sealed point at the top. Fold over the point and flatten the dough into a thick patty.

4. 4

   Roll out carefully until about 1/4 inch thick and 6 1/2" wide. To sauté the paratha, preheat a frying pan on medium-high heat.

5. 5

   Add 1 teaspoon oil for the first paratha only.

6. 6

   Put in one paratha and paint the top surface with about 1/4 teaspoon oil. Flip and paint the second side.

7. 7

   Continue to flip the paratha frequently, pressing with a spatula on any unbrowned areas until browned all over on both sides.

8. 8

   Remove from the pan and repeat with the other parathas until all are cooked.