Breakfast for 4

Aloo Paratha

Name: Aloo Paratha
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
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

$2.11for 427 minServes 4

Soft flour dough wraps seasoned mashed potatoes, then cooks in an oiled skillet until golden on both sides.

Photo: recipetineats.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Potatoes, 0.5 lb$0.99/lb typical	0.5 lb	$0.51Typical price
	Green onions, 0.5$1.19 each typical	0.5	$0.59Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.05Typical price
	Fresh ginger, a little$0.40/oz typical	a little	$0.01Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$2.11

Swaps

Swap potatoes for sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices

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.

27 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
4servings as written
$typical cost tier

Indian Vegetarian Budget Breakfasts

Typical price

$0.53 per serving$2.11 for 4

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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.