Potato Bolani

Crisp griddled flatbread with spiced potato, herbs, and cool garlic yogurt.

Potato Bolani

Ingredients

  • 220 g All Purpose Flour
  • 2.75 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 140 ml Water
  • 2 pcs Potato
  • 1 pcs Yellow Onion
  • 8 tbsp Cilantro
  • 1 tsp Coriander
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 3 tbsp Canola Oil
  • 180 g Greek Yogurt
  • 2 pcs Garlic
  • 1 tsp Dried Mint
  • 0.5 pcs Lemon

Method

  1. In a large bowl, combine {all_purpose_flour} and {kosher_salt}, then add {water} and knead until a smooth, supple dough forms. Cover and let it rest so the gluten relaxes and the rounds roll thin without shrinking.
  2. Put {potato} in a saucepan with salted water, bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and cook until tender enough to mash with no resistance. Drain well so the filling stays dry and the {bolani} crisp cleanly.
  3. Mash the drained {potato} while warm, then fold in {yellow_onion}, {cilantro}, {coriander}, {black_pepper}, {canola_oil}, and {kosher_salt}. Mix until cohesive and well seasoned, with the onion evenly distributed for juiciness in the finished flatbread.
  4. In a small bowl, stir {greek_yogurt} with {garlic}, {dried_mint}, {lemon}, and {kosher_salt} until smooth and bright. Let it sit briefly so the garlic perfumes the yogurt.
  5. Divide the rested {all_purpose_flour} dough, roll each piece very thin on a lightly floured surface, spread the {potato} filling over one half, then fold and press the edges firmly closed to keep the layers neat and prevent leaks.
  6. Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium heat with a thin film of {canola_oil}. Cook the filled rounds one at a time, turning as needed for deep golden blisters and a crisp surface, adding a little more {canola_oil} as needed and keeping the heat moderate so the dough cooks through before the outside darkens.
  7. Cut the hot bolani into pieces and serve immediately with the {greek_yogurt} sauce spooned alongside for a cool, garlicky finish against the crisp bread.