Breakfast for 4
Aloo Paratha
Soft flour dough wraps seasoned mashed potatoes, then cooks in an oiled skillet until golden on both sides.
Typical price
$1.16for 4 servings
$0.29 per serving$1.16 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 27 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Potatoes$0.99/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $0.51Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | 0.5 | $0.59Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.05Typical price |
| Fresh ginger$0.40/oz typical | a little | $0.01Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $1.16 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourOlive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups plain white flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup water
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 cups mashed potato
- 1/2 cup shallots/scallions
- 2 tbsp fresh coriander/cilantro (optional)
- 1/2 tsp fresh ginger (optional)
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp ajwain/ carom seeds or 1 tsp thyme
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Steps
- Mix the flour and salt with the water and 1 tablespoon oil to form a soft dough.
- Knead the dough for 3 minutes, cover it, and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Mix the mashed potato, shallots, coriander, ginger, garam masala, ajwain, chili powder, and salt.
- Divide the dough and filling into 4 portions, then roll each dough portion around the filling and flatten it.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook each paratha for 2 minutes per side.
- Brush the parathas with the remaining oil and cook for 1 minute per side.
Swaps
- Potatoes for Sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
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