Kale Potato Parathas are flatbreads made with whole wheat flour kale, potatoes, green chilies, garlic and spices. You can enjoy these tasty parathas for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Note: The original recipe posted in Jun 2016 has been updated with detailed step by step photos and recipe video.
I got introduced to kale years ago when I first ate kale chips. In fact, I come across several articles since then which helped me understand all the nutritional benefits of kale. It is packed with vitamins, fiber and several dietary minerals. As stores often make it readily available, I have tried it as chips, in salads and as a result, I slowly introduced it in my Indian cooking.
I usually make by rolling dough layered with oil and hot flour. Layering makes parathas soft and flaky. In this Kale Potato Paratha recipe, I add steamed potato, which make the parathas soft and flaky meaning you can eliminate the step of layering the dough.
Step by Step recipe to make Kale Potato Parathas:
- First, steam a medium potato in the Instant Pot or on stove top. To steam the potato in the Instant Pot, place one cup of water in the Instant Pot insert. Then, place the trivet inside the Instant Pot and put the potato on top of the trivet. Next, close the lid and steam for 12 (medium potato) to 15 (large) minutes followed by 10 minutes natural pressure release.
- Then, allow the potato to cool. Next, peel and grate the potato.
- First, de-stem the kale leaves. Then, steam kale leaves in hot boiling water. Or, steam the leaves in the Instant Pot, add 1 cup of water to the Instant Pot insert. Next, place a steamer basket inside the Instant Pot and arrange kale leaves in the steamer basket. Then, close the lid and steam for 1 minute followed by quick release.
- Allow the steamed kale to cool down, squeeze out all the water, and chop finely.
- In a big mixing bowl, now add whole wheat flour, chopped kale, potatoes, minced garlic, minced green chilies, sesame seeds, carom seeds, turmeric, and salt.
- Mix well so all the moisture from the veggies gets evenly distributed with the rest of the ingredients. Then, knead to form a smooth dough meanwhile, adding a little bit of water as needed.
- Next, add oil to the dough and knead it for few more minutes until the dough becomes more smooth. Then, let the dough rest for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Divide the dough into 8-10 tennis ball sized, round balls. Coat the dough ball with dry flour and roll it using a rolling pin into 6-8 inches round circle.
- Heat a non-stick griddle or pan on medium-high flame. Carefully place the rolled paratha on the hot pan.
- Cook for a minute or less and then flip over. Then, cook the second side until it starts to get light brown spots. Next, apply some oil or ghee to the top of the paratha and flip over.
- Apply oil or ghee to the side on the top and cook until both sides get light brown spots on both sides. Gently press with a spatula to evenly cook the paratha.
- Finally, serve the hot kale potato parathas with chutney, pickle or a dollop of yogurt!
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Here is a quick video showing how to make kale potato parathas:
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Layered flatbreads made with whole wheat flour, blanched kale, potatoes, green chilies, garlic and spices.
- 2 cups whole wheat flour for dough
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour for rolling parathas
- 3 cups kale
- 1 medium potato boiled
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon green chilies minced
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon ajwain/carom seeds
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons ghee
Steam a medium potato in the Instant Pot or on stove top. To steam the potato in the Instant Pot, place one cup of water in the Instant Pot insert. Place the trivet inside the Instant Pot and put the potato on top of the trivet. Close the lid and steam for 12 (medium potato) to 15(large) minutes followed by 10 minutes natural pressure release.
Allow the potato to cool. Peel and grate the potato.
De-stem the kale leaves. Steam kale leaves in hot boiling water. Or to steam in the Instant Pot, add 1 cup of water to teh Instant Pot insert. Place a steamer basket inside the Instant Pot. Arrange kale leaves in the steamer basket. Close the lid and steam for 1 minute followed by quick release.
Allow the steamed kale to cool down, squeeze out all the water and chop finely.
In a big mixing bowl, add whole wheat flour, chopped kale, potatoes, minced garlic, minced green chilies, sesame seeds, carom seeds, turmeric and salt.
Mix well so all the moisture from the veggies gets evenly distributed with the rest of the ingredients. Using little bit of water as needed, knead to form a smooth dough.
Add oil to the dough and knead it for few more minutes until the dough becomes more smooth. Let the dough rest for 20 to 30 minutes.
Divide the dough into 8-10 tennis ball sized, round balls. Coat the dough ball with dry flour and roll it using a rolling pin into 6-8 inches round circle.
Heat a non stick griddle or pan on medium-high flame. Carefully place the rolled paratha on the hot pan.
Cook for a minute or less and then flip over. Cook the second side until it starts to get light brown spots. Apply some oil or ghee to the top of the paratha and flip over.
Apply oil or ghee to the side that is now on top and cook until both sides get light brown spots on both sides. Gently press with a spatula to evenly cook the paratha.
- Serve hot parathas with chutney, pickle or a dollop of yogurt!
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Author: Archana
Hey there! I am a techie turned recipe developer, cooking instructor, and food blogger. I love food and enjoy developing easy and healthy recipes for busy lifestyles. I live in New Jersey with my husband and two sons.
apuginthekitchen says
Oh my the paratha’s look amazing. Love flatbreads.
Archana says
Thank you!
payeljit says
Wonderful Creation !
Archana says
Thank you Payeljit!
Aayushi Manish says
Yummy& healthy
Archana says
Thank you Aayushi!
srividhya says
Wow so good archana.. Love this paratha out of kale. Great way to sneak it and get acquired too..
Archana says
Thank you Srividhya!
cookingwithshy says
These look so good…I love they way you have created layers in these paranthas:))
Archana says
Thank you!
Monika says
This is how I make palak paratha.. Just love it.. I have never tried Kale.. wish to try it soon 🙂
Archana says
Thank you Monika!
Sumith Babu says
Looks great!!!
Archana says
Thank you!
Mann Kaundal says
Prathas are going global. I saw many Australian chefs making aaloo ka parantha, then layering it with vegetables, and ate just like a Pizza. I have to admit I tried that and it got nod from everyone. :).
the layers on your yummy parathas are so beautiful.
Archana says
Thank you for your kind words Mann. We love parathas!
Mann Kaundal says
I live on them…hehe.
Archana says
Me too Mann!
Rini says
Paratha is so delicious. I’m sure it tastes great with kale too. Thanks for sharing your recipe. 🙂
Archana says
Thank you Rini!
Milanka's Fine Food says
Delicious, healthy and yum comes to mind….
Archana says
Thank you Milanka!
Milanka's Fine Food says
Your welcome…
Leyla says
Yummmmmm! It looks so good 🙂
Archana says
Thank you Leyla!
healthyindiankitchen says
I love parathas! Never got to try them with Kale though…I am sure these will taste great!….Thanks for the recipe…saving it for future 🙂
Archana says
Thank you! I am sure you will love it!
elliebleu says
Hi Archana. It looks like a wonderful recipe. Can you freeze parathas or should you freeze the dough?
Archana says
Hi Ellie, you can freeze the parathas.
elliebleu says
Thanks Archana.
deelightfullyveg says
So good and a unique combination!
Archana says
Thank you!
Arohii says
Looks delicious !!!
Archana says
And super healthy too!
Arohii says
yeah, Indeed!
Nancy says
They look absolutely beautiful!
Archana says
Thank you Nancy! they are super healthy and delicious.
anka says
is kale healthy?
nakita says
I am from Goa a place in India, and this is a very good recipe! thank you for posting it!
Valerie says
Can I substitute another type of flour in place of Whole Wheat? I’d love to try this recipe.
Archana says
I have not tried this with other flours. Which flour were you thinking?
Jyotsna says
Amazing! Tried the recipe today! My one year old ate kale for the first time and she’s a fan now.
Archana says
Thank you! Kids eating healthy foods makes me so happy!