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    Beginner
    For 6 people

    Aachar bah Doi er saathe Aloo Porotha (Aloo paratha with pickle or curd) is a comfort snack for Bangalees. You can find your way with your cooking companion, Sunrise Garam Masala. 

     

    Please note that this is an extremely simple dish that can be prepared in 30 minutes. Ingredients of this recipe are easily available in daily households, making it a quick breakfast or an easy snack.

     

    Sunrise Fact Check: Aloo Porotha has become a beloved part of Bengali life, a staple and welcome sight in any tiffin box. This recipe captures that true Bengali spirit, with its flaky layers and perfectly spiced aloo filling. 

     

     

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    Ingredients

    • Maida/atta

      500 g

    • Salt

    • Hot water

    • Sunrise Red Chili Powder

      1 tsp/ 5 g

    • Sunrise Cumin Seeds

      1 tsp/ 5 g

    • Ghee

      5 tbsp

    • Onion

      1 Chopped

    • Boiled & Mashed Potatoes

      4

    • Chopped Coriander

      1 tsp

    • Green Chilli

      4 Chopped

    Jeera

    Red Chilli Powder

    Sunrise tip: - Add a teaspoon of sugar while kneading the dough to make it softer!

     

    The Prep

    The Filling

    Step 1
    Heat 1 tbsp ghee
    Step 2
    1 tsp/5 g Cumin Seeds
    Step 3
    1 chopped onion
    Step 4
    4 chopped green chilli
    Step 5
    Add mashed potatoes
    Step 6
    1 tsp Red Chili Powder
    Step 7
    Add salt
    Step 8
    1 tsp chopped coriander

    The Dough

    Step 1
    In a large bowl, combine maida/atta and salt while gradually adding warm water.
    Step 2
    Knead the mixture until a soft, pliable dough forms, cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.

    Sunrise tip: - For flaky layers,use cold water and avoid over-kneading your aloo porotha dough!

    The Assembly

    Step 1
    Divide the dough into equal portions and roll out each dough portion into circles.
    Step 2
    Stuff with the prepared filling and pinch the edges securely to enclose the filling.
    Step 3
    Gently roll the dough ball.

    The Cook

    Step 1
    Gently lay the porotha on the tawa and cook for a minute.
    Step 2
    Apply ghee on top and cook the porotha until golden brown on both sides.

    Sunrise tip:- Instead of oil, use ghee to add a desi touch to your parathas!

     

    Sunrise Taste Check

    Aloo Porotha is perfect for a cosy breakfast on a rainy morning or a satisfying snack after a long day. Serve hot Aloo Porothas with doi or your favourite chutney/achaar.