Cheese Aloo Paratha Recipe

Ingredients (for Parathas)

For Dough:

• Whole wheat flour (atta) – 2 cups

• Salt – ½ tsp

• Oil / Ghee – 1 tbsp

• Water – as required (to knead soft dough)

For Stuffing:

• Boiled potatoes – 3 medium (mashed)

• Grated cheese – ½ cup (mozzarella + processed mix best hoti hai)

• Finely chopped onion – 1 small (optional)

• Green chili – 1 (finely chopped)

• Coriander leaves – 2 tbsp (finely chopped)

• Red chili powder – ½ tsp

• Garam masala – ¼ tsp

• Dry mango powder (amchur) – ½ tsp

• Salt – to taste

• Chaat masala – ¼ tsp (optional)

Step-by-Step Method

1. Dough Preparation

• In a bowl, mix atta + salt + oil.

• Gradually add water and knead a soft dough.

• Rest for 15–20 mins covered with a damp cloth.

2. Stuffing Preparation

• In another bowl, combine boiled mashed potatoes + grated cheese + chopped chili + coriander + spices.

• Mix well so that cheese and potato blend evenly.

• Taste the mixture — adjust salt and spice as needed.

3. Making the Paratha

1. Divide dough into medium-sized balls.

2. Roll one ball into a small disc.

3. Place 2 tbsp stuffing in the center.

4. Seal from all sides and gently flatten.

5. Roll again into a round paratha (medium thickness).

6. Heat a tawa on medium flame.

7. Place paratha, cook one side till bubbles appear.

8. Flip and apply ghee/butter on both sides.

9. Cook until golden brown spots appear and crisp texture forms.

Cheese will melt inside, giving that gooey, spicy filling.

Serving Suggestion

Serve hot with:

• Butter on top

• Curd or plain yogurt

• Pickle (especially mango or chili pickle)

• A glass of sweet or salted lassi