Paneer Paratha is a easy to make ,quick recipe from Punjab repertoire needs no introduction .Grated Paneer along with spices , herbs and green chilies are stuffed inside a wheat flour roti and roasted with ghee .Eating this Paratha delivers the daily dose of complete protein that is much needed for the body. Though bit higher on calories , it’s totally fine to have this delicious Paneer Paratha for heavy Breakfast.
If it’s Paratha then Punjab will be either prefixed or suffixed just like Idli and Dosa from South India . Paratha are one of the healthiest and easiest breakfast recipe. As its globally said, eat a wholesome heavy breakfast , for me it’s Paratha. Because all your nutrition requirements are present in Paratha. Protein , Fiber , Fat , Vitamins and Minerals ,everything will be present in a serving of Paratha. So I consider it to be the best.
Apart from health quotient , it’s easy to make , tasty and the best for lunch box . Everyday before going to bed , first thought of mine is What for Breakfast and Lunch Box ,tomorrow??? At times, deciding on these 2 menu is the most difficult job for me. Because I should make justice for all the 3 at home without compromising on health and taste.Especially my fussy eater Sahishnu , who is so selective and eats only if its advertised. So these days , I open my own blog Breakfast Category and ask him what he wants to eat …., he picks one or two and my work will be half done.
Well , coming back to Paneer Paratha ,there are 2 different ways of doing paneer Paratha . One method is similar to Aloo Paratha , a spicy paneer mixture is sauteed along with onions ,green chillies ginger garlic paste is stuffed inside, rolled and cooked. Other method is what I have shared here. A simple recipe where crumbled paneer is mixed with spices ,rolled and cooked.
Other Partha recipes which may interest you are : Aloo Paratha , Mooli | Radish Paratha , Onion Paratha , Sattu Paratha and Chinese Paratha .
Recipe Card for Paneer Paratha
Paneer Paratha - Stuffed Indian flat bread made with grated cottage cheese, spices and herbs.
- 200 grams Paneer /Cottage Cheese
- 2-3 No's Green chillies finely chopped , less spice variety
- 2 Tbsp Coriander Leaves chopped
- 1/2 Tsp Dry Mango Powder / Amachor Powder
- 1 Tsp Grated ginger or 1/2 inch ginger
- 1/2 Tsp Garam Masala
- 1/2 Tsp Chilli Powder ,optional
- 1/2 Tsp Ajwain /Carom seeds
- 1/2 Tsp Salt or as required
- 1 1/2 Cup Wholewheat Flour
- 1 Tsp Ghee / Clarified Butter / Oil
- 1/2 Tsp Salt
- 1/2 - 2/3 cup Water or as required
- Wheat flour as required for dusting
- Ghee / Oil as required for roasting Paratha
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In a bowl or wide plate , add 1 1/2 cups of of whole wheat flour , 1 Tsp of ghee, 1/2 tsp of salt , 1/2-2/3 cup of water .
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Mix well everything and knead a smooth dough , Cover dough with a muslin cloth and set aside for minimum 20-30 minutes.
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Take1 cup of crumbled/ grated paneer , add chopped green chillies , chopped coriander leaves , 1 tsp grated ginger ,1/2 tsp dry mango powder ,1/2 tsp of ajwain , 1/2 tsp garam masala ,salt .Mix well everything.
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Pinch a small ball from dough , flatten between the palms,dust some flour on worktop and roll a roti of 3 inch diameter.
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Place a spoonful of paneer mixture on rolled roti , make pleats and bring the edges together to centre .
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Pinch off extra dough . Dust some flour on worktop , flatten the stuffed dough and roll into a roti of 5 inch diameter.
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Heat iron griddle , place the rolled roti . Drizzle some ghee/ clarified butter / oil on edges and on top.
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Flip and cook on both sides till done.
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Serve Paneer paratha hot with Mango or Lemon Pickle and Curds.
Steps by Step directions on making of Paneer Paratha :
In a bowl or wide plate , add 2 cups of of whole wheat flour , 1 Tsp of ghee, 1/2 tsp of salt , 3/4 – 1 cup of water . Mix well everything and knead a smooth dough , Cover dough with a muslin cloth and set aside for minimum 20-30 minutes.
Take1 cup of crumbled/ grated paneer , add chopped green chillies , chopped coriander leaves , 1 tsp grated ginger ,1/2 tsp of ajwain , amchoor powder ,1/2 tsp garam masala ,salt .Mix well everything.
Pinch a small ball from dough , flatten between the palms,dust some flour on worktop and roll a roti of 3 inch diameter.Place a spoonful of paneer mixture on roti , make pleats and bring the edges together to centre .
Pinch off extra dough . Dust some flour on worktop , flatten the stuffed dough and roll into a roti of 5 inch diameter.
Heat iron griddle , place the rolled roti . Drizzle some ghee/ clarified butter / oil on edges and on top.
Flip and cook on both sides till done.
Finally ,serve Paneer Paratha hot with Mango or Lemon Pickle and Curds.
