PakistaniAloo Paratha
Whole-wheat flatbread stuffed with spiced mashed potato and griddled in ghee until crisp in spots.
Ingredient guide
Potato
Aloo shows up in parathas, samosas, biryani, curries and fries. Waxy and floury potatoes behave very differently, so match the potato to the dish.
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Cooking tips
- Floury potatoes make the fluffiest paratha filling and mash.
- Waxy potatoes hold their shape in curries and biryani.
- Soak cut potatoes in cold water to remove starch before frying.
Substitutions
- Sweet potato for potato in chaat and roasts
- Cauliflower for potato in aloo gobi-style dishes
Storage
Store in a dark, cool, airy place, away from onions. Do not refrigerate raw potatoes. Cut potatoes can sit in cold water for a few hours.
Preparation
Scrub rather than peel for more texture. Boil whole in their skins for parathas and chaat so they don’t get waterlogged.