Cheesy Hariyali Aloo Paratha
Nothing beats the comfort of a hot paratha with yoghurt, chutney, or tangy pickles. Among all varieties, the Cheesy Hariyali Aloo Paratha shines for its flavour and nutrition. Stuffed with spiced potatoes, layered with Britannia The Laughing Cow Cheese Triangles, and wrapped in soft spinach dough, this cheesy spinach paratha is wholesome, iron-rich, and kid-friendly. It is perfect for breakfast, tiffins, or a hearty dinner.
How to Make
- 1.
Prepare Spinach Puree
Blanch spinach leaves in boiling water for a minute, drain, and blend into a smooth puree with ½ cup water.
- 2.
Make Dough
In a bowl, mix wheat flour, cumin powder, salt, and 2 tbsp oil. Add spinach puree and water gradually to form a soft dough. Knead well, cover with a damp cloth, and rest.
- 3.
Prepare Stuffing
Mash boiled potatoes in a bowl. Add onions, bell peppers, cilantro, cheese triangles, spice powders, chilli-ginger paste, salt, and lemon juice. Mix gently and divide into 10 equal balls.
- 4.
Roll Dough Balls
Knead the dough again with 1 tbsp oil. Divide into 10 portions, roll into small discs, and place one stuffing ball in the centre. Seal edges and roll into parathas.
- 5.
Cook Parathas
Heat a tawa on medium flame. Cook each paratha until golden brown spots appear. Drizzle oil around edges, press gently, and cook both sides until crisp.
- 6.
Serve & Enjoy
Serve hot with curd, pickle, or chutney. Best enjoyed fresh!
Fun Facts About Cheesy Aloo Cheese Paratha Recipe
- y the late 1990s and early 2000s, with the rise of lunchbox-friendly recipes, mothers began adding cheese to aloo parathas to make them more appealing to children.
- Famously known as “aalu ka paratha” on highways, the dish has now evolved into the modern Hariyali Cheesy Aloo Paratha. In this health-driven twist, spinach-enriched dough adds nutrition, while cheese keeps the indulgence alive.