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Saturday, June 16, 2012

Aloo Parathas with Parsley leaves

A very popular paratha and my favorite parathas is the aloo parathas,well versed one with all.This paratha needs no formal introduction and everyone would have tasted these parathas..This time for a change I just added parsley leaves to the filling which added the additional flavor and taste.You can add coriander leaves/cilantro too.I always love to have parathas with pickle and plain yogurt or simple raitha.The parathas itself are so rich that we don't actually need any other side dish,Isn't it ?? :-))


Ingredients
for dough
wheat flour 1 cup
water 1/2 cup
salt
for filling-
potato 2 boiled n mashed(refer notes)
prasley leaves 2tsp chopped
mint 2tsp fine chopped
cumin powder 1/2tsp /cumin seeds 1tsp
green chilli 1 chopped fine
amchur powder/dry mango powder-1/2 tsp(optional)
salt as required



Method-
For dough
-Take the flour in a large bowl,add salt.Mix well.
-Add water and knead to a pliable dough.
-Keep it covered until use.

For filling-
-Boil the potatoes in a pressure cooker for 2-3 whistles. with enough water & salt.Peel the skin of potatoes,mash them.Keep aside.
-Mix cumin powder or seeds,green chilli,parsley leaves to the mashed potatoes.Adjust salt if required.Keep aside.

Making Parathas-
-Divide the dough and potato mixture into 6 equal parts.
-Dust the dough ball in flour and satrt rolling such that it makes a 3" diameter and then place the potato filling.Seal it completely by bringing the sides together and then roll again to make the size of parathas(6")
-Repeat the same step for all balls.
-Heat a skillet and when it turns hot ,transfer the prepared parathas on it.You will notice the parathas getting cooked and brown spots appearing.Flip & turn the other side and cok both sides.
-Spread ghee or butter and serve hot with raitha or pickle or JLT!!


Notes
* You can add carom seeds to the dough too.
* You can add cilantro /coriander leaves in place of parsley too.
* The potato mixture should be 1 1/2 times more than the dough i.e Each ball of filling should be 1 1/2 times larger than the dough ball.So,check the quantity of potatoes and increase or decrease depending on the size of potatoes.
* Always roll the sealed side up ,it becomes easier to roll.


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37 comments:

Finla said... Best Blogger Tips

Clever idea adding parsley into them. Looks delicious.

Recipe World said... Best Blogger Tips

i hav some parsely in my fridge. So going to try it today for dinner .. :)

R.Punitha said... Best Blogger Tips

Hi Julie ,
Aloo paratha with parsley leaves looks deliciousand inviting julie:)
Looks soft:)

Keep on Julie....

Sanoli Ghosh said... Best Blogger Tips

I love Aloo-paratha. Seeing the plate here, wants to grab these...

Kavitha said... Best Blogger Tips

parathas looking yummy....

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Vicki Bensinger said... Best Blogger Tips

So would these be similar to quesadillas? They look yummy!

Lavanya said... Best Blogger Tips

Lovely....my fav parathas :)
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Sensible Vegetarian said... Best Blogger Tips

Yummy one Julie. Love the clicks, especially the one holding the piece of paratha dunked in yogurt.

Sensible Vegetarian said... Best Blogger Tips

Yummy one Julie. Love the clicks, especially the one holding the piece of paratha dunked in yogurt.

Recipe world said... Best Blogger Tips

Lovely parathas Julie! Loved the addition of parsley leaves..

Cheers!
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Swathi said... Best Blogger Tips

Aloo paratha looks yumm Julie.

Unknown said... Best Blogger Tips

All time favourite paratha... lov to eat with curd... nicely made Julie..

Mélange said... Best Blogger Tips

The twist in aloo paratha is really a worth effort Julie..yummy too.

Familycook said... Best Blogger Tips

Love the addition of parsely to the parathas and i think it a very healthy addition.

Unknown said... Best Blogger Tips

Looks yum
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simran said... Best Blogger Tips

the perfect meal!a hot favourite with my kids......i like the addition that you've done of the parsley and mint ..really nice.

Anusha said... Best Blogger Tips

who got to eat these julie? my all time fav with my favorite herb

Unknown said... Best Blogger Tips

Lovely and yummy paratha...my fav one:)awesome clicks:)

Unknown said... Best Blogger Tips

lovely paranthas.. liked that stuffing..

Reshmi said... Best Blogger Tips

I too love aloo paratha with curd.. lovely delicious parathas making me hungry

Spice up the Curry said... Best Blogger Tips

this looks really delicious

Hema said... Best Blogger Tips

Delicious, flavorful parathas..

cookingvarieties said... Best Blogger Tips

hi julie, looking at your pic holding the paratha....looks so delicious already. bookmark with thanks/ have a nice day

Ganga Sreekanth said... Best Blogger Tips

kothi vannu julie....aa pickle etha?

Tisa Jacob said... Best Blogger Tips

Wonderful job with these parathas,Julie! I love having them with plain yogurt- serious mouth watering stuff!

Priya Suresh said... Best Blogger Tips

Looks marvellous,irresistible and yummy..

Kaveri Venkatesh said... Best Blogger Tips

Aloo parathas are my all time favorites...this looks really delicioius..nice flavorful filling

Roshni said... Best Blogger Tips

Never experimented with western herbs in paratas.. interesting idea

Rosh said... Best Blogger Tips

Such tempting clicks! I feel like having a paratha rite now :D

Gayathri NG said... Best Blogger Tips

Awesome paratha, adding parsley sounds interesting n gr8 idea...

Katerina said... Best Blogger Tips

I am sure parsley added its unique fragrance to these parathas! They look delicious!

Prabha Mani said... Best Blogger Tips

Adding Parsley in Aloo Parathas..!!Interesting dear..Loved the pics.Tempting me ..wish to have it now :)

Suja said... Best Blogger Tips

Thanks for visiting my site..paratha looks yummy ...keep visiting and encourage me..:-)

JishasKitchen said... Best Blogger Tips

love parathas..and I am sure adding parsley must have made it more delicious..

Faseela said... Best Blogger Tips

yummy n delicious luking parathaas....

Medley of Many Things said... Best Blogger Tips

Aloo parattas are a true winner. Love them any day or night. Just a cup of curd should be enough as a side.
Adding parsley is new to me, will try that.