Aloo paratha is a beloved North Indian stuffed flatbread—wheat roti filled with spicy mashed potatoes and shallow-fried with ghee or oil. It’s eaten for breakfast, lunch or dinner, usually with curd, pickle and a dollop of butter.
History & Local Story
Aloo paratha is strongly associated with Punjabi and North Indian home cooking. Stuffed breads have been part of North Indian food culture for a long time—mixing local grains and seasonal fillings like potato, paneer, radish or cauliflower.
As potatoes became common and cheap, aloo paratha turned into the most popular version: easy to make, very filling and perfect for farming families who needed energy-rich meals. Today, from dhabas on highways to cafés in hill stations, “hot aloo paratha with makhan” is a favourite comfort food.
What You’ll Taste
- Soft yet slightly crisp outer paratha
- Warm potato filling with green chilli, coriander and spices
- A bit of ghee/butter on top
- Usually served with dahi, achar, and sometimes butter or lassi