In a bowl mix together whole wheat flour (atta), oil and salt.
Add water little by little and mix. Knead to form a smooth and soft dough.
Cover for 15-20 minutes. Divide the dough into 12 equal parts.
Make the Filling
To make the filling, mash the boiled potatoes and transfer to a bowl.
Add cumin powder, garam masala powder and red chili powder. Mix till everything is well combined. The stuffing is now ready.
Divide the potato mixture into 12 equal balls.
How to Make the paratha : Method 1
Take one dough ball and roll it into a circle. Keep aside
Take another dough ball and roll it into a circle.
Both should be same size.
place potato ball and press gently .
Place other chapati on top.
Flatten with your hands.
Now using your rolling pin, roll the dough to a circle of 7-8 inch diameter.
How to Make the paratha : Method 2
Take one of the dough balls and using your rolling pin roll it into a circle.
Place 2-3 tablespoons of stuffing in the center. Don't overfill else it will be difficult to roll. Bring all the edges together and pinch to seal the edges.
Flatten with your hands. Now using your rolling pin, roll the dough to a circle of 7-8 inch diameter.
Repeat the remaining .
Cooking paratha:
Heat fry pan over medium heat.
Transfer the rolled paratha onto the hot tawa.
cook the first side for 1 minute and then flip over.
Apply butter [around 1/4 teaspoon] on the half-cooked side and flip again. Now apply butter on the other side as well. Press with a spatula and cook the paratha till both sides have golden brown spots on them.
Proceed to cook the remaining Parathas.
Serve aloo paratha hot with butter, pickle and a cup of chai!
Notes
You may use ghee to cook the parathas in place of oil. But if you do that, the paratha won't be vegan because ghee isn't vegan.