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Alu Parantha

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About

Alu Parantha is an delicious Indian flatbread made with whole wheat flour and potatoes. It is usually served with pickles, or chutney. The potatoes are boiled, mashed, and then mixed with spices and herbs before being rolled into a flatbread. The flatbread is then cooked on a hot griddle until it is golden brown and crispy. Alu Parantha is a popular breakfast dish in India and is often served with a cup of curd.

Macronutrients Breakdown

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Proteins

4.7
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Fats

31.2
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Carbs

6.7
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Fibre

4.4

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Recipe

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Ingredients

whole wheat flour

2 cups

salt

1/2 teaspoon

cumin seeds

1/2 teaspoon

ajwain

1/2 teaspoon

red chilli powder

1/2 teaspoon

oil

1/4 cup

mashed potatoes

1/2 cup

finely chopped onions

1/2 cup

finely chopped coriander leaves

1/4 cup

Oil for shallow frying

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Directions

Step 1:

In a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt, cumin seeds, ajwain, and red chilli powder.

Step 2:

Add the oil and mix until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.

Step 3:

Add the mashed potatoes, onions, and coriander leaves and mix until everything is well combined.

Step 4:

Knead the dough until it is soft and pliable.

Step 5:

Divide the dough into 8 equal portions.

Step 6:

Take one portion of the dough and roll it out into a thin circle.

Step 7:

Place a spoonful of the filling in the center of the circle.

Step 8:

Fold the edges of the circle over the filling and press to seal.

Step 9:

Roll out the parantha into a thin circle.

Step 10:

Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and add a teaspoon of oil.

Step 11:

Place the parantha on the pan and cook until golden brown on both sides.

Step 12:

Serve hot with yogurt or pickle.

Did you know?

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How many users have tracked it?

We've got some serious foodies in our community! 186549 users have chowed down on Alu Parantha a whopping 355064 times.

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Where was it consumed the most?

Hungry much? These cities certainly are! Chandigarh, Delhi, Lucknow, Indore, Pune are the top 5 cities gobbling up Alu Parantha like there's no tomorrow.

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When was it eaten the most?

When it comes to Alu Parantha, our users are head over heels in july, but the interest cools down in april.

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Who preferred this food the most?

It's official: Alu Parantha is the food of choice for 19-23 male, with people of 15-20 BMI also on board.

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