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Paneer Paratha

Paneer Paratha - Punjabi Treat

Flatbreads stuffed with a spicy paneer filling.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian, Punjabi
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 7 parathas
Author Nisha

Ingredients

Dough (outer cover)

  • 2 cups atta | wheat flour
  • Water to knead the dough
  • Salt To taste

For the Paratha Filling

  • 2 cups Grated Paneer | Cottage cheese
  • 3 green chillies, finely chopped
  • ½ teaspoon  turmeric powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon garam Masala
  • 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
  • 1 teaspoon kasurimethi (dry fenugreek leaves) optional
  • Salt To taste

Instructions

Dough (outer cover)

  1. In a mixing bowl, add the flour and salt. Knead the flour into a soft pliable dough by sprinkling water little by little. Knead for at least 5 minutes until it turns to a light colour and is very soft. Cover it with a wet cloth or an airtight lid and rest it for about one-hour minimum.

For the paratha filling

  1. Just before making the parathas, combine the grated cheese and other ingredients mentioned in under the paratha filling. Check for seasoning and adjust. You can increase/reduce the amount of spice as per your reference. 

Making parathas

  1. Take the kneaded dough, divide into 7 equal portions.
  2. Roll out one into a small disc of about 2 or 3". (Refer collage 1) Place about 2 heaped tablespoons filling in the centre. Fold from the sides and close it in the centre. ( Refer collage 2)
  3. With the folded side facing up, roll out the dough again, as gentle as possible and slightly thicker than the regular rotis. ( Refer collage 3)
  4. Heat the tawa | gridle over medium heat. Once it is hot, place the paratha. Flip, once slight brown spots appear on the bottom. Apply ghee to the flipped side. Do the same on the other side. ( Refer collage 3)
  5. Cook the parathas, flipping in between until brown spots appear on both sides. ( Refer collage 4)

Recipe Notes

  1. Make the filling slightly spicy as it is stuffed in the dough. Sometimes it might become bland after stuffing inside the dough. 
  2. You can adjust the spice as per your required spice level.