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Sweet Potato Stuffed Chapathi | Soft Paratha

The softest most delicious sweet potato stuffed chapathi — made with buttery garlic spiced sweet potato filling. Incredibly soft, easy to chew and perfect for kids of all ages. The first stuffed paratha I made for my son at 2 years old — and it's been a family favourite ever since. Perfect for lunchbox, breakfast or dinner. Serve with cold curd. 🧡🤍
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Main Course
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients
  

  • 2 big sweet potatoes boiled and mashed
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp chopped garlic
  • 1 tsp red chilli flakes
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh coriander leaves
  • Chapathi dough — as needed
  • Butter for toasting

Equipment

  • tawa
  • pan

Method
 

  1. Heat a pan and add butter.
  2. Add chopped garlic and red chilli flakes. Sauté briefly until fragrant.
  3. Add mashed sweet potato and salt. Mix really well.
  4. Add coriander leaves and mix again.
  5. Shape filling into small round balls.
  6. Roll chapathi dough slightly, place filling ball in centre and seal edges well.
  7. Gently roll into a chapathi.
  8. Toast with butter on both sides on medium flame until golden.
  9. Serve hot with cold curd.

Notes

Mash sweet potato really well — no lumps for smooth filling.
Seal the dough edges firmly before rolling.
Roll gently — don't press too hard.
Toast on medium flame for soft golden parathas.
Skip chilli flakes for very young babies.
Perfect for lunchbox — stays soft wrapped in cloth or foil.
Whole wheat flour chapathi dough makes it even more nutritious.