Aloo paratha () is a paratha (flat bread dish) stuffed with potato filling native to South Asia.
It is made using unleavened dough rolled with a mixture of mashed potato and spices (Amchoor, garam masala) which is cooked on a hot Tava with butter or ghee.
Being stuffed with potato and fried makes it higher in calories (290-360 calories) than a typical roti (60 calories).[
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In the 21st century, due to convenience, working routines, rising household incomes, smaller families and time restrictions, the aloo paratha breakfast for urban Indians has been increasingly replaced by foods seen as more convenient such as cereals.[
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Variations
Jammu Aloo Anardana or Aloo Daḍuni paratha
Jammu is known for Aloo parathas stuffed with a local variety of pomegranate seeds called Daḍuni. These parathas form a regular part of a typical Dogra breakfast and are readily available in any Dogri Dhaba on the way to the Shri Vaishno Devi shrine.
Jodhpuri Jayaphali Aloo Palak paratha
In Rajasthan, Jodhpur is known for aloo parathas stuffed with special filling of potatoes cooked with jayaphal (nutmeg) and palak (spinach).
Telugu Pallem obbattu or Alugadda kara obbattu
In Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, Pallem obbattu
Mode of serving
Aloo parathas are mostly served as a breakfast dish along with dahi (plain yogurt), or yogurt dips called raita. Sometimes, Indian Pickles (Indian pickle), chutney and masala chai are also served along with it.
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