**Aloo Roti: A Culinary Symphony of Flavors and Textures**
Embark on a delightful culinary journey with aloo roti, a traditional flatbread from the vibrant streets of India. This delectable dish features a harmonious blend of spiced mashed potatoes enveloped within soft and pliable wheat flour dough, creating a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Join us as we explore three variations of this beloved dish, each offering a unique twist on the classic recipe.
**Aloo Roti: The Classic Delight**
This original version of aloo roti showcases the harmonious balance of flavors and textures that define this dish. Mashed potatoes seasoned with aromatic spices, green chilies, and fresh herbs are carefully encased in a soft and pliable wheat flour dough, resulting in a delightful combination of crispy edges and a soft, chewy interior.
**Jeera Aloo Roti: A Burst of Aromatic Delight**
Introducing a delightful variation that elevates the classic aloo roti with the addition of aromatic cumin seeds. The subtle earthiness of cumin adds a layer of complexity to the spiced potato filling, creating a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more.
**Laccha Paratha Aloo Roti: A Multi-Layered Masterpiece**
Experience the culinary artistry of laccha paratha aloo roti, where layers of flaky paratha dough are intricately folded and intertwined with a spiced potato filling. This labor of love results in a stunning flatbread that offers a delightful combination of textures and flavors, making it a true masterpiece.
As you embark on this culinary adventure, let your taste buds guide you through the delectable world of aloo roti. Discover the joy of creating this traditional Indian flatbread in your own kitchen and savor the symphony of flavors and textures that await you.
ALOO ROTI
These soft, thin and heavenly potato rotis are easy to make, taste divine and can be had for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The trick in this recipe is not to add any water to the dough. I still miss the rotis that Gopal, my cook back home in India, made. My friends would tease me as I indulged in yet another roti at his insistence! So even though this recipe is intended to serve four, it is not at all guaranteed. You can have it simply with yogurt and achaar (Indian pickle) as a traditional North Indian breakfast, or with any curry such as chana masala or saag paneer--or even steal a bite as a mid-day snack.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 1h20m
Yield about 15 rotis
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Put the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add enough salt so the water tastes as briny as sea water. Bring to boil and cook until completely tender when pierced with the tip of a knife, 40 to 50 minutes. (If you're in a hurry, you can quarter the potatoes and boil about 20 minutes.) Drain the potatoes.
- Once cool enough to handle, peel and mash the potatoes in a large steel or glass mixing bowl. I find it easier to get an even mash by coarsely grating the potatoes. Add the ghee, chiles, cilantro, 1 cup of the flour and 1 teaspoon salt and mix well to form a soft dough. Add more flour as needed to form a dough, but be careful and add a little at a time as you cannot add any water to this recipe. Divide the dough into about 15 balls.
- Heat a nonstick skillet or seasoned cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Keep a bowl of flour nearby. Dab each dough ball in flour, flatten to look like a patty and then dip in flour again. Roll each patty into a thin round on a generously floured surface. The potato in the dough makes it extremely sticky and you will need to use the flour as you roll.
- Add 1/2 teaspoon of oil to the skillet, then add a roti. Cook until light brown spots appear on each side, about 1 1/2 minutes per side. Repeat with the remaining roti and additional oil.
- In India, we put the rotis in an insulated chapati box or insulated casserole dish to keep warm as we go. Alternatively, you could wrap them in a towel or kitchen cloth to keep warm.
ALOO ROTI (POTATO ROTIS)
I found this recipe when I was looking to make some healthier flatbreads that were flavorful but that didn't involve frying or loads of ghee. I adapted this from Neelam Batra's 1000 Indian Recipes. It's really very simple to make since it involves no kneading, or messing up mixers and stuff.
Provided by eatrealfood
Categories Breads
Time 30m
Yield 12 rotis
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Boil potatoes till tender, then grate them.
- Mix together in a large bowl, the wholewheat flour, AP flour, fenugreek and mint leaves, cilantro, chili, ginger, ajwain seeds, salt and pepper.
- Mix in the grated potatoes and oil.
- You should have a semi-firm dough that does not stick to your fingers, but if you don't have enough moisture, add some of the optional yogurt to yield a dough of such consistency.
- Do not knead the dough anymore than needed to incorporate everything. There is also no need to let it rest.
- Divide the dough into 10-12 balls with lightly oiled, clean hands.
- Dust your rolling surface with some flour, and roll each ball into a thin 6-inch circle.
- Heat your griddle over medium-high heat and cook the breads until they are speckled with golden dots on each side. This should take about a minute per side.
- Remove from griddle, brush with butter and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.6, Fat 2.6, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 0.1, Sodium 8.6, Carbohydrate 20.8, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 1.1, Protein 3.3
Tips:
- Make sure to use a large bowl for mixing the dough, as it will become quite sticky.
- If the dough is too sticky to handle, add a little more flour, one tablespoon at a time, until it comes together.
- When rolling out the dough, use a lightly floured surface to prevent sticking.
- If the rotis are sticking to the pan, reduce the heat and cook them for a little longer.
- Serve the aloo roti hot with your favorite chutney or pickle.
Conclusion:
Aloo roti is a delicious and versatile flatbread that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes, and it is also a good source of carbohydrates, protein, and fiber. With a little practice, you can easily make aloo roti at home. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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