Breads and Papadums Recipes - Paratha Stuffed with Potato

Ingredients

• 4 medium potatoes, boiled, peeled and mashed

• 30ml/2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander (cilantro)

• 2.5ml/1/2 tsp basic garam masala

• 1.5ml/1/4 tsp ground red chili

• juice of 1/2 lemon

• salt

• 225g/8 oz whole wheat flour plus extra for dusting

• salt

• 175ml/6 fl oz warm water or milk

• 45ml/3 tbsp oil

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Method:

1. Mix together the potatoes, coriander, garam masala, chili, lemon juice and salt and divide into 8 equal portions. Mix together the flour and salt then work in the water to make a firm dough. Knead for 10 minutes until smooth. Cover with a damp cloth and leave to stand for 20 minutes.

2. Divide the dough into 8 equal balls and make holes in the centre. Fill with stuffing then cover the filling evenly with dough. Gently flatten each ball and roll out to 15cm/6 in circles. Heat a frying pan (skillet) over a medium heat an brush with a little oil.

3. Gently place 1 bread on the hot pan and cook for 1 minute until golden brown. Turn over, brush with a little more oil and cook for a further 1 minute until browned and crisp. Keep warm while you fry the remaining paratha.