Paneer Paratha Recipe
If cheese-stuffed bread is your idea of happiness, paneer paratha is here to make your day. This flaky, buttery flatbread hides a spicy, crumbled paneer surprise inside. It’s crispy outside, cheesy inside, and impossible to eat just one. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or whenever hunger hits like a truck. You don’t need fancy skills—just a rolling pin, some paneer, and a little patience. Smother it in butter, dunk it in chutney, or pair it with curd. However you eat it, this is comfort food at its finest. So, let’s stuff, roll, and fry our way to happiness.
Paneer Paratha Recipe
A crispy, golden flatbread stuffed with spiced crumbled paneer, cooked to perfection, and best served with butter and chutney.
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup water adjust as needed
- 1 tablespoon oil
For the Filling:
- 1 cup paneer grated
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon red chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin powder
- ½ teaspoon garam masala
- ½ teaspoon amchur dry mango powder
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1 green chili finely chopped
For Cooking:
- ½ cup butter or ghee
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: Mix flour and salt in a bowl. Add water gradually, kneading until smooth. Cover and let it rest for 15 minutes.
- Make the filling: Grate paneer and mix it with salt, spices, cilantro, and chopped chili. Combine well and set aside.
- Divide and roll: Cut the dough into equal portions. Roll each into a small disc.
- Stuff it up: Place a spoonful of paneer filling in the center. Seal the edges, then flatten gently.
- Roll it out: Lightly dust with flour and roll into a thick, even disc. Avoid pressing too hard.
- Cook it hot: Heat a tava over medium heat. Place the rolled paratha and cook for 30 seconds.
- Flip and crisp: Turn it over, brush with butter, and cook until golden brown. Repeat on the other side.
- Serve hot: Stack them up and enjoy with yogurt, pickle, or a big dollop of butter.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 300
- Total Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
Vitamin & Mineral Content (Per Serving)
- Calcium: 15%
- Iron: 10%
- Vitamin A: 7%
- Magnesium: 8%
- Potassium: 9%
Tips for Extra Flavor
- Use fresh, homemade paneer for a softer texture.
- Add crushed kasuri methi for a deeper aroma.
- Swap garam masala with chaat masala for a tangy kick.
- Always cook with butter—because why not?
