Paneer paratha is a quick and tasty Indian flatbread stuffed with spiced, crumbled paneer. Imagine biting into a warm, crispy paratha with a savory, cheesy filling that melts in your mouth. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, it's easy to make and even easier to love!
1tspAjwain (Carom seeds)Crush between palms and add for enhanced flavor.
½tspSalt
¾ to 1cupLukewarm water
1tspOil
For paneer stuffing
400gmsPaneerfinely grated
½tspAmchur (Dry mango) powder
3tbspChopped Curry leaves
4Green chilliesfinely chopped
½tspGaram masalaoptional
1tspSalt
Oil as required for making the parathas
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Instructions
Now, let's knead!
Mix all the dry ingredients for dough. Add water as needed and start kneading the dough till it becomes soft and smooth. Finally add a tsp of oil and mix it well. Keep the dough aside for 30 mins.
Make it into balls and keep them ready to be rolled.
Let's make the filling!
Prepare the stuffing by simply mixing all the ingredients that are under 'stuffing' except the oil. Taste test for salt and spice level. If you like it spicy, add few more chopped green chillies.
Make nice and big sized paneer balls. It should be almost the same size as the dough balls.
Let's roll the paneer parathas!
With a rolling pin, roll the dough ball into a circle of about 4 inches in diameter. You could also shape the dough ball into a cup using your fingers, starting from the center of the ball. This is how I do it since it is easy to hold it and stuff.
Place one paneer ball on the circle and cover it up.
Sprinkle some flour and roll the stuffed paratha to a circle of about 6 inches in diameter.
Transfer it to a hot tawa and cook on both sides drizzling some oil or ghee each side, until golden brown spots appears.
Remove it from heat once done. Serve it as is with some mint chutney or coriander chutney or pickle and onion salad on the side. Enjoy flavorful, nutritious parathas hassle-free!
Tips
This can be great for lunch boxes along with some Potato fry or spread some pickle and make as paratha rolls.