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December 11, 2015

Paneer Paratha Recipe - Stuffed Paratha Recipes

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Paneer paratha recipe
Basically I love to try different varieties of paratha recipes at home.I make aloo paratha and mooli paratha most often. But I have not tried paneeer paratha & gobi paratha recipes so far.I have tried many paneer recipes like paneer gravies, korma, Paneer Kheer,  Paneer biryani & even Paneer bonda. But somehow I haven’t tried my hands on the most popular paneer paratha recipe.Yesterday I bought a 200gms block of paneer just to make this stufffed paratha.It was so easy to make and it came out so tasty, flavorful and soft. This paratha would be loved by kids and adults as well. For variations, you can mix some grated cheese along with paneer and make it for kids.Try making this paratha for you lunch or dinner. It tastes yum. Lets see how to make this easy & healthy paneer paratha recipe !

Paneer paratha recipe

Paneer Paratha Recipe


Paneer Paratha Recipe How to make Paneer Paratha Recipe
Cuisine: Indian
Category: Paratha Recipe
Serves: 6-7 nos
Prep time: 10 Minutes
Cook time: 10 Minutes
Total time: 20 Minutes


INGREDIENTS
1 cup = 240 ml
For dough
  • Atta/wheat flour - 1 cup
  • Salt - as needed
  • Water - as needed
  • Oil - 1 tsp
For stuffing
  • Grated Paneer/Cottage cheese - 1.5 cups ( 150gms)
  • Ajwain/Omam - 1/2 tsp
  • Red chilli powder - 1 tsp
  • Garam masala powder - 1/2 tsp
  • Cumin powder - 1/2 tsp
  • Aamchur powder Or lemon juice - little
  • Coriander leaves - 2 tbsp ( finely chopped)
  • Salt - as needed
HOW TO MAKE PANEER PARATHA - METHOD
  • Take the wheat flour, salt. Mix well and add water little by little to make a soft,non sticky dough. Knead it well for 5 minutes. Apply one tsp of oil and let it soak for 15 minutes. In the mean time, prepare the stuffing.
Paneer paratha recipe

  • Grate paneer and add salt, red chilli powder, aamchur powder, cumin powder, garam masala powder and ajwain. Mix well and make balls. Set aside.
Paneer paratha recipe

  • Now take the chapathi dough and make balls equal to the size of paneer balls ie the size of chapathi ball should be slightly smaller or equal to the size of stuffing ball. This will help to make even rolling and spreading of paneer mixture all over the paratha.
Paneer paratha recipe

  • Take the ball and dust it with wheat flour. Roll it to make a small thick poori. Make sure the center is thicker and the sides are slightly thin. Keep the stuffing ball in the center of the rolled poori.
Paneer paratha recipe
  • Pull all the edges of the rolled poori and seal the stuffing ball. Now roll & make a smooth ball. Flatten in slightly using your palm and dust with wheat flour. Roll it to make a round thin paratha. Arrange them in a plate.
Paneer paratha recipe
Paneer paratha recipe
  • Heat a dosa pan and grease it with oil. Put the Paratha and cook in medium flame. When its cooked one side with brown spots, flip it and cook the other side of paratha. Brush with oil and remove it. Stack it and serve hot with raita !!
Paneer paratha recipe
    Enjoy !
Note
  • For variations, you can use finely chopped green chilies instead of red chilli powder.
  • Skip cumin powder if you don’t have.
  • Adding ajwain gives a nice flavor & helps in digestion. So don’t avoid it.
Enjoy this easy and delicious Paratha for lunch or dinner !!
 



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4 comments :

Unknown said...

Paratha looks yumm

Unknown said...

Paratha looks yumm

Malathi Ganesh said...

My all time favorite :-)

Anonymous said...

thank u for posting varieties of children recipes...one of this paneer paratha is very intersting one for me to prepare for my kids...