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Alu Parotha

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About

Alu Parotha is a popular Indian flatbread made with whole wheat flour, potatoes, spices, and herbs. It is usually served with yogurt, pickles, or chutney. The potatoes are boiled, mashed, and then mixed with the dough before it is rolled out and cooked on a hot griddle. The parotha is then brushed with ghee or butter before serving. Alu Parotha is a popular breakfast dish in India and is often served with a cup of tea or coffee.

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

all-purpose flour

2 cups

salt

1 teaspoon

oil

2 tablespoons

water

1 cup

ghee

2 tablespoons

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Directions

Step 1:

In a large bowl, mix together the flour and salt.

Step 2:

Add the oil and mix until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.

Step 3:

Slowly add the water and knead the dough until it is soft and pliable.

Step 4:

Cover the dough and let it rest for 15 minutes.

Step 5:

Divide the dough into 8 equal portions.

Step 6:

Roll each portion into a thin circle.

Step 7:

Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat.

Step 8:

Place one of the rolled circles on the pan and cook for 1 minute.

Step 9:

Flip the paratha and cook for another minute.

Step 10:

Spread 1 teaspoon of ghee over the paratha and cook for 1 minute.

Step 11:

Flip the paratha and spread 1 teaspoon of ghee over the other side.

Step 12:

Cook for 1 minute or until the paratha is golden brown.

Step 13:

Remove the paratha from the pan and repeat the process with the remaining dough.

Step 14:

Serve the parathas hot with your favorite accompaniment. Enjoy!

Did you know?

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How many users have tracked it?

We've got some serious foodies in our community! 11695 users have chowed down on Alu Parotha a whopping 14524 times.

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Where was it consumed the most?

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

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When was it eaten the most?

When it comes to Alu Parotha, our users are head over heels in march, but the interest cools down in october.

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Who preferred this food the most?

It's official: Alu Parotha is the food of choice for 19-23 male, with people of >40 BMI also on board.

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