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Aloo Paratha with Desi Butter (parota)

Recipe by Priya and Sid

Soft whole‑wheat flatbreads stuffed with spiced mashed potatoes and cooked in pure desi butter. A classic North Indian breakfast that’s fluffy inside, crisp on the outside, and bursting with buttery flavor. Also known as parota.

MediumNorth IndianServes 4

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Source Video
1h 2m
Prep
35m
Cook
12m
Cleanup
1h 49m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$4.30
Total cost
$1.08
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Boiling potatoes until tender
  • Sealing the potato filling inside the dough
  • Cooking the paratha in butter without burning

Safety Warnings

  • Boiling water can cause severe burns – handle the saucepan with oven mitts
  • Hot butter can splatter – keep a safe distance while cooking
  • Use a sturdy pan to avoid spills when flipping the paratha

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