Ready in

35 mins

Cuisine

Indian · North Indian

Prep Time

20 min

Cook Time

15 min

Serving

4 Flatbreads

Difficulty

Medium

Calories / Serving

~350 kcal

Spicy Level

Very Spicy
Recipe by Healthy Food Kitchen With Anaya on YouTube
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For the Potato Stuffing

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For the Dough

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For Frying

Step-by-Step Instructions

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  1. Prepare the Potato Stuffing

    Take a bowl and add 4 medium-sized boiled potatoes. Mash them thoroughly with a fork until smooth.

  2. Add Spices and Vegetables to Stuffing

    To the mashed potatoes, add 1 chopped green chili, 1 small chopped onion, 0.5 Tbsp coriander powder, 0.33 Tbsp cumin powder, 0.25 Tbsp cinnamon powder, salt to taste, 1 Tsp turmeric powder, and red chili powder to taste. Mix all ingredients well until combined and the stuffing is ready.

  3. Prepare the Dough

    In a separate bowl, add 1 cup flour, 2 pinches of carom seeds, 0.33 Tbsp cumin seeds, a sprinkle of black pepper powder, salt to taste, 0.33 cup chopped spinach, and 1 Tbsp oil. Mix these dry ingredients well.

  4. Knead the Dough

    Gradually add water to the mixture and to form a soft dough. Divide the dough into 4 equal balls.

  5. Stuff and Shape the Flatbreads

    Dust a surface with flour. Take one dough ball and roll it into a small, flat disc. Place a portion of the prepared potato stuffing in the center of the dough. Carefully bring the edges of the dough together to seal the stuffing inside, forming a ball. Gently flatten the ball into a thick flatbread, ensuring it is well sealed.

  6. Steam the Flatbreads

    Grease a steamer plate with oil. Place the stuffed flatbreads on the greased steamer plate. Place the steamer plate over a pot of hot water and for . Carefully take out the flatbreads.

  7. Shallow Fry the Flatbreads

    Heat 2 Tbsp of oil in a pan over medium-high flame. Place the flatbreads in the pan. Sprinkle chili flakes and mustard seeds over them. Shallow fry until light brown on one side, then flip and fry the other side until golden brown and cooked through.

  8. Serve

    Once both sides are golden brown, remove the flatbreads from the pan. Serve hot with any sauce of your choice.

Before You Cook

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  • No Onion?

    • 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
    • 3 tbsp dried minced onion
    • Shallots or leeks (1:1)
  • No Cilantro?

    • Flat-leaf parsley (1:1, milder)
    • Fresh mint (in chutneys, salads)
AllergensThis recipe contains gluten.
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Variations

Simple ways to adapt this recipe.

  • Add grated paneer or cheeseCustomise

    Add grated paneer or cheese to the potato stuffing for extra flavor.

  • Experiment with other chopped vegetables

    Experiment with other chopped vegetables like carrots or peas in the stuffing.

  • Serve with mint chutney

    Tamarind chutney, or yogurt dip.

Helpful Tips

Small details that can improve the final result.

  • TipEnsure Potatoes Are Well Mashed

    Ensure potatoes are well mashed for a smooth stuffing.

  • TipProperly Seal the Dough Around

    Properly seal the dough around the stuffing to prevent it from breaking during cooking.

  • Flavour tipAdjust Spices According to Your Taste Preference
  • Cooking tipDo Not Overcrowd the Pan

    Do not overcrowd the pan while shallow frying to ensure even cooking.

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