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Published: Feb 12, 2013 · Modified: Nov 15, 2021 by Sandhya Ramakrishnan · This post may contain affiliate links

Aloo Methi Paratha / Parathas with Potatoes and Fenugreek leaves

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Aloo Methi Paratha is an excellent lunch for a taking in a lunch box and can pair well with just Raita or yogurt. It is very filling and can be eaten with just jam as well.

Aloo Methi Paratha with pickle

My post for the 3rd day of blogging marathon under the theme Lunch box menus is Aloo methi paratha. I cannot resist not buying fresh fenugreek leaves when I see them in the local Indian stores. I love to make stuffed parathas for lunch because it is very filling.

This paratha with the addition of the potatoes makes it a very filling lunch. My son loves to take it with Spiced Apple Jam. This can also be eaten with just plain yogurt/curd.

I always make just plain methi parathas. I adapted this recipe from Chef Sanjeev Kapoor’s website. The addition of potatoes also makes the paratha very soft.

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Aloo Methi Paratha in a dish

Preparation time – 10 mins plus about 30 mins to rest the dough
Cooking time – About 2-3 mins/paratha
Difficulty level – easy

Ingredients to make Aloo Methi Paratha – (makes about 10 parathas)

  • Methi/fenugreek leaves – 1 bunch
  • Potatoes (boiled) – 2
  • Atta/whole wheat flour – 2 cups
  • Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
  • Red chili powder – 1 tsp
  • Ginger (grated) – 1 tbsp
  • Dry Mango powder / Amchur powder – 1 tsp
  • Ghee or oil – 1 tablespoon plus more for making parathas
Aloo Methi Paratha with onions and lemons

Procedure

  • Separate the leaves from the methi, wash it, chop it and keep aside.
  • In a pan, add 1tbsp ghee.oil and add the cumin seeds.
  • Once the seeds are fried, add the grated ginger.
  • Add the chopped methi leaves, salt and red chili powder.
  • Mix well and cook until the leaves are wilted and all the moisture dries up. Switch off the heat and transfer the contents to a big bowl.
Methi in a pan
  • Meantime, boil the potatoes, peel it and then mash it. Add this mashed potato to the bowl with the cooked methi leaves. To this add the whole wheat flour, amchur powder and mix well.
Adding other ingredients in a pan
  • Now adding just enough water, make a soft dough and leave it to rest for about 20 – 30 mins, covered with a plastic wrap.
Wrapping the dough
  • Now divide the dough into 10 and roll it into parathas.
Rolling the dough
  • Cook the parathas applying ghee or oil on both sides. Cook until both the sides are golden brown.
Cooking Aloo Methi Paratha
  • Serve hot with some pickles, onions and raita! I served it with some Khatta meeta Moong dal and pickles!
Aloo Methi Paratha served
  • My son took it school with spiced apple jam on the side.
Aloo Methi Paratha in a tiffin box

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Aloo Methi Paratha

Aloo Methi Paratha

Aloo Methi Paratha is an excellent lunch for a taking in a lunch box and can pair well with just Raita or yogurt. It is very filling and can be eaten with just jam as well.
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Course: Breakfast, Lunch Box Recipes
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Low Fat
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 43 minutes
Servings: 10 Parathas
Calories: 131kcal
Author: Sandhya Ramakrishnan

Equipment

  • pan
  • bowl
  • spatula

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch Methi/fenugreek leaves
  • 2 Potatoes Boiled
  • 2 cups Atta/whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
  • 1 tbsp. Ginger Grated
  • 1 teaspoon Dry Mango powder/Amchur powder
  • 1 tbsp. Ghee or oil Plus more for making parathas

Instructions

  • Separate the leaves from the methi, wash them, chop them and keep them aside. In a pan, add 1tbsp ghee. oil and add the cumin seeds. Once the seeds are fried, add the grated ginger. Then add the chopped methi leaves, salt, and red chili powder. Mix well and cook until the leaves are wilted and all the moisture dries up. Switch off the heat and transfer the contents to a big bowl.
  • Meantime, boil the potatoes, peel them and then mash them. Add this mashed potato to the bowl with the cooked methi leaves. To this add the whole wheat flour, amchur powder and mix well.
  • Now adding just enough water, make a soft dough, and leave it to rest for about 20 – 30 mins, covered with a plastic wrap.
  • Now divide the dough into 10 and roll it into parathas.
  • Cook the parathas applying ghee or oil on both sides. Cook until both the sides are golden brown.
  • Serve hot with some pickles, onions, and raita! I served it with some Khatta Meeta Moong dal and pickles!

Nutrition

Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 280mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 65IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Harini-Jaya Rupanagudi says

    February 17, 2013 at 6:05 pm

    Lovely and hearty parathas!

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  2. Priya says

    February 15, 2013 at 7:44 pm

    Wat a healthy and my kind of food, with spiced apple jam can guess how these parathas will tastes,delicious.

    Reply
  3. Preeti Garg says

    February 15, 2013 at 5:57 pm

    Awesome recipe

    Reply
  4. Nisha Sundar says

    February 14, 2013 at 4:54 am

    Aaloo and methi are the best combination.. Yummy paratha...

    Reply
  5. Suma Gandlur says

    February 14, 2013 at 4:30 am

    Yummy and filling ones.

    Reply
  6. Chef Mireille says

    February 14, 2013 at 4:24 am

    paratha look yummy to eat any time of day

    Reply
  7. megha singhal says

    February 14, 2013 at 12:36 am

    always love methi parathas. They look good smell good and everyth.

    https://goodeatstostyle.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  8. Pavani says

    February 13, 2013 at 10:11 pm

    Wow.. What a healthy and delicious parathas.

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  9. Love to Experiment says

    February 13, 2013 at 7:52 pm

    I want this right now. It is so healthy and filling

    Reply
  10. Maha Gadde says

    February 13, 2013 at 12:59 pm

    perfect and delicious..

    Reply
  11. Saraswathi Tharagaram says

    February 13, 2013 at 6:07 am

    Healthy combo and nice way to add veggies to kids meal..

    Reply
  12. Priya R says

    February 12, 2013 at 10:40 pm

    I love method in any form looks superb I am sure u will keep doing it over and over again

    Reply
  13. Manju says

    February 13, 2013 at 3:22 am

    It's different than usual. Hope tastes great.

    Reply
  14. Sudha Sabarish says

    February 13, 2013 at 2:53 am

    Healthy parathas and perfect for lunch box.

    Reply
  15. Savitha Ganesan says

    February 12, 2013 at 7:57 pm

    Super yumm.love to have it with pickle.

    Reply
  16. Julie says

    February 13, 2013 at 12:49 am

    yummy combo..very healthy parathas too!

    Reply
  17. Swathi Iyer says

    February 12, 2013 at 11:09 pm

    Delicious paratha, I will try it perfect for lunch box.

    Reply
  18. Kitchen Queen says

    February 12, 2013 at 7:22 pm

    perfect lunch box idea.

    Reply
  19. Shree Kanneppady says

    February 12, 2013 at 7:21 pm

    This is my Fav Parota ..
    Actually i want to grab that box.. 🙂

    Reply
  20. Shailaja Reddy says

    February 12, 2013 at 6:34 pm

    Healthy n too tempting...

    Reply
  21. Suja Manoj says

    February 12, 2013 at 5:39 pm

    Healthy combo..looks so yummy

    Reply
  22. divya says

    February 12, 2013 at 4:22 pm

    looks amazing.....so tempting...

    Reply

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