Aloo Paratha
Punjab's most loved morning ritual
Get directions ↗ · 2 min walk from Grand Mercure
Last orders 30 minutes before closing
Dine-in · takeaway · delivery via GrabFood and LINE MAN
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the potato filling very spicy?
It has a moderate, zesty kick from green chilies and spices, though it's balanced well by the wheat exterior.
What is usually served with this?
It is traditionally accompanied by fresh yogurt(dahi), a dollop of white butter, and tangy mixed pickle.
Can this be ordered for breakfast?
Yes! In fact, Aloo Paratha is one of the most popular and traditional breakfast dishes in North India.
Are the potatoes mashed or chunky?
The potatoes are boiled and mashed smoothly to ensure the paratha can be rolled out thin without tearing.
Does the filling contain onions?
Our classic recipe usually incorporates finely chopped onions for crunch, but please ask if you need a no-onion version.
About Aloo Paratha
Aloo paratha is the best known of the stuffed parathas and a classic Punjabi breakfast. The shell is whole-wheat atta dough, and the filling is spiced mashed potato seasoned with cumin, green chilli, fresh coriander and salt; the masalas are ground fresh in our kitchen. Stuffing a paratha takes some care, because the potato has to be packed in and then rolled out flat without the dough tearing, so the potatoes are boiled and mashed smooth before they go in. At BHARAT each paratha is rolled and cooked to order on the tawa griddle, where ghee or butter is worked into both sides until golden patches form. You can ask for oil instead, and as a vegetarian bread it is prepared without pork in a halal-friendly kitchen. One paratha makes a portion, roughly twenty centimetres across, and the spiced potato makes it substantial enough to eat on its own. What sets it apart from the other stuffed parathas is that soft, comforting potato centre rather than cheese, cauliflower or onion. It is traditionally eaten with fresh curd, a dab of white butter and a tangy pickle, and that is still the way we would suggest serving it. The kitchen is led by a chef from Uttarakhand.
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See also: the Breads menu · how our tandoor breads are made · tandoori dishes to pair with bread · North Indian food in Bangkok.