ALOO PARATHA

Aloo Paratha is well-liked Indian flatbread prepared by stuffing aloo seasoned with aromatic flavors that is encased within crusty flaky bread made with whole wheat flour. An excellent stomach filling breakfast dish prepared with lots of ghee. This dish is popularly prepared in the northern regions of India especially in Punjab and also in Pakistan.

Paratha is a flatbread that originated from the Indian Subcontinent. They are considered to be the most preferred morning meal at most north Indian homes, restaurants and dhabas across the country. Parathas can also be eaten at lunch or dinner. They are one of the best foods that kids would love to eat. Parathas are made using unleavened flour, pan fried. These breads differ from area to area highlighting the variety of Indian culture and food habits.

Whole-wheat flour is an essential food element, produced by grinding the whole wheat. The term "whole" refers that all the grain used and nothing is lost while producing the flour.  Whole-wheat flour is required in baking of breads as well as other baked food products. Some of the popularly prepared Indian flatbreads made with whole wheat flour are:  stuffed paratha, roti, chapatti, tandoori roti and a lot others…

Potatoes which is the hero of Aloo Paratha, were found outside of the Andes area around 4 hundred years ago, and also have since turn out to be a fundamental element of a lot of the world's food. It's in the list of World's largest food crop, probably the 4^th, right after maize, wheat, and rice. There are lots of ways to prepare yummy potato dishes: skin-on or peeled, full or slice, with spices or without, baked or boiled, steamed or roasted. Potato dishes are offered hot, however, many are initial cooked, then offered cold, especially potato salad and potato chips. Some delectable dishes of potato are bread roll, samosa, dum aloo and many more..

Health Tips:

• Pan frying method is healthier than deep- frying.
• Whole wheat flour consists of vitamins, minerals, protein and loaded with fiber.
• Whole grain is a good source of calcium, iron, along with other minerals like selenium.
• Potato is nutritious high fiber food that provides substantial defense towards coronary disease and cancer.
• Potato is a rich source of vitamin B6, potassium, copper, vitamin C, manganese, phosphorus, niacin, fibers, and pantothenic acid.
• Potatoes also incorporate various phytonutrients which have anti-oxidant activity.

Aloo paratha is delicious potato filling wheat bread and toasted perfectly in Tawa or griddle. The potato filling is prepared in several methods and definitely makes the difference to the flavor of the Paratha. Couple of aloo paratha with various pickle, curry, chutney or raita is amazing. Every home has its own method of preparing the paratha using various stuffing and spices. Either veg stuffing such as gobi paratha, mooli paratha, paneer paratha or non-veg stuffing like egg paratha, keema paratha and so on. You can try these also and tickle your taste buds..