aloo methi paratha

Aloo Methi Paratha

By Swasthi on August 20, 2023, Comments, Jump to Recipe

Aloo methi paratha are delicious Indian flatbreads made with boiled potatoes, fenugreek leaves, spices, herbs and whole wheat flour. Unlike Aloo Parathas, these are not stuffed and needs no expertise. Just mix all the ingredients to form a soft dough, roll them and toast on a tawa. You are done with beautiful, delicious and healthy aloo methi parathas.

aloo methi paratha

Kneading flour to a soft pliable dough with just enough water is crucial, to get softer rotis, paratha or chapathis. But a lot of us find difficulty kneading the dough. These aloo parathas are easier than making the regular roti or chapathi, since the dough does not require a long knead when compared to roti dough.

The dough becomes pliable and soft very easily due to the addition of boiled potato. It makes a healthy Lunch for kids and easy for moms to prepare. This does not need much time, as the dough needs no resting.

These aloo methi paratha can be served with a vegetable salad, raita, plain yogurt or chutney as well.

You can check more healthy and quick Paratha recipes,
Methi paratha
Vegetable paratha
Plain paratha
Paneer paratha
Egg paratha
Palak paratha

How to Make Aloo Methi Paratha (Stepwise photos)

1. Wash methi leaves thoroughly in ample water at least thrice. Drain water well, finely chop them. Add mashed potatoes, atta, turmeric, green chili chopped or ajwain, garam masala and salt. Make a dough with an addition of water as needed.

ingredients for aloo methi paratha

2. Add oil and make a pliable dough. Set aside for 5 to 10 minutes.

kneading dough for paratha

3. Make 4 equal sized balls of dough. Flour the rolling area and roll them one after the other to a thick paratha. Do not make thin as they tend to tear off easily and trn hard. You can also make triangle paratha following this Ajwain paratha recipe for step by step photos.

dusting flour for aloo methi paratha

4. Heat a tawa and place a paratha on the hot tawa.

rolling methi paratha

5. When you see bubbles over the paratha, add oil or ghee and flip it to the other side. Toast till you see brown spots, meaning it is cooked. Clean up the tawa before toasting the next one.

frying aloo methi paratha

Stack aloo methi paratha one over the other to keep them soft.

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aloo methi paratha

Aloo Methi Paratha Recipe

Easy aloo methi paratha for toddlers & kids. This is one of the easiest paratha recipes made with boiled potatoes and fenugreek leaves. They make a healthy breakfast with some curd or pickle on the side.
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Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings4 parathas
AuthorSwasthi

Ingredients (US cup = 240ml )

  • ¾ cup whole wheat flour or Atta
  • 1 potato large, boiled and mashed
  • 1/3 cup Fenugreek leaves finely chopped, methi leaves
  • 1 tbsp coriander leaves chopped
  • ¼ tsp ajwain or Green chili chopped or paste
  • ¾ tsp garlic grated, optional
  • 1 Pinch turmeric
  • 1 tsp oil for kneading
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tsp ghee for toasting
  • ¼ tsp garam masala optional


Instructions

Preparation

  • Mix together all the ingredients except oil thoroughly. Pour water little by little and knead it. 
  • Add oil and knead again till the dough becomes pliable. I make the slightly dough sticky and soft. This is a way to keep the paratha soft.
  • Cover & set aside for 5 to 10 mins. Make 4 to 5 balls of equal size.

How to make Aloo Methi Paratha

  • Flour the rolling area and dust some flour on the ball. 
  • Roll with a rolling pin to a thick layer. Do not make them very thin, they tend to become hard. Repeat making all of them.
  • Heat a tawa till smoky hot, transfer the aloo methi paratha to the tawa and adjust the flame to medium high.
  • When the paratha starts to bubble, press gently randomly with a kitchen tissue or wooden spoon to help in puffing. Add a tsp of oil or ghee around the paratha.
  • Flip the parata to the other side and repeat the process till it is fully done.
  • Stack aloo methi paratha and wrap in a kitchen tissue or in a cloth to keep them soft. This way aloo methi paratha remains soft for many hours.


Alternative quantities provided in the recipe card are for 1x only, original recipe.

For best results follow my detailed step-by-step photo instructions and tips above the recipe card.

NUTRITION INFO (estimation only)

Nutrition Facts
Aloo Methi Paratha Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 140 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Sodium 6mg0%
Potassium 321mg9%
Carbohydrates 23g8%
Fiber 3g13%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 25IU1%
Vitamin C 8.6mg10%
Calcium 29mg3%
Iron 2.7mg15%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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