There are aloo parathas, and then there are aloo parathas that make you forget every other version you have eaten. Apparently, Kamiya Jani has found the latter at Shikhar Dhawan’s home! In the latest episode of Sunday Brunch with Kamiya Jani, the cricketer and his wife, Sophie Shine, opened their doors to Kamiya for a thoroughly Punjabi afternoon. Think chana chole, dhaba-style bhurji, raita and a table that clearly wasn’t designed for anyone counting calories. But amid all that food, it was a seemingly ordinary aloo paratha that became the star of the afternoon.
Shikhar Dhawan & Sophie Shine Share Aloo Paratha Hack
Kamiya Jani went as far as calling it the best she had eaten anywhere. And no, the secret wasn’t some complicated family recipe passed down through generations. It was a rather clever butter trick that deserves a place in every paratha lover’s kitchen.
If you have ever wondered why restaurant parathas sometimes taste so much better than the ones you make at home, this little trick might be worth stealing.
During the episode, Shikhar Dhawan and Sophie Shine showed Kamiya a rather interesting way of adding butter to an aloo paratha. Instead of simply smearing it across the top, they placed a dollop of butter right in the centre of the hot paratha. They then scrunched the entire thing together, allowing the butter to travel through its layers. When you open it back up, the butter has spread throughout, leaving the paratha deliciously soft, rich and almost gooey.
It is such a simple idea, but the difference is in the distribution. You don’t end up with one buttery bite followed by three relatively dry ones. Every little section gets its share of that melted goodness.
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How To Make Soft And Buttery Aloo Parathas At Home
If you are trying this at home, make sure the paratha is hot when you add the butter. Fold and gently scrunch it while the butter melts, then open it up and dig in. Honestly, your usual breakfast might never taste quite the same again.
And perhaps that is why aloo parathas occupy such a special place in Indian homes. They are not particularly fancy, nor do they need an elaborate presentation.
A good stuffing of spiced potatoes, dough rolled just right, and a hot tawa are pretty much all you need. Yet, they somehow manage to turn an ordinary morning into an occasion.
There is also something wonderfully nostalgic about the dish, from the extra butter your mother insists on adding to the argument over who gets the last paratha.
Shikhar and Sophie may have just shared a cooking hack, but Kamiya’s reaction is a reminder that sometimes, all it takes to make a familiar favourite extraordinary is one extra spoonful of butter.
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Stay tuned for the full Sunday Brunch episode on Netflix and the Curly Tales app.
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FAQs
What is Shikhar Dhawan's aloo paratha butter trick?
Shikhar Dhawan and Sophie Shine demonstrated a simple trick during Sunday Brunch with Kamiya Jani. Instead of spreading butter on top of the paratha, they place a dollop in the centre, scrunch the hot paratha together and allow the melted butter to spread through its layers.
How do you make aloo parathas soft and buttery?
To make soft and buttery aloo parathas, add butter while the paratha is still hot. Fold and gently scrunch it so the melted butter spreads through the layers. Serve immediately for the best taste and texture.
Where can you watch Shikhar Dhawan's Sunday Brunch episode?
The full episode featuring Shikhar Dhawan and Sophie Shine is available on the Curly Tales App and Curly Tales YouTube Channel.
