Paneer Stuffed Paratha
Paneer is the most loved ingredient in north indian household. In north indian families usually homemade paneer is preferred which is made by curdling the milk and extracting the whey and using the rest. Its a very versatile ingredient and can be used in different recipes.
Paneer stuffed parathas are one of the favourite stuffed parathas other than aloo paratha.
where in paneer is grated ,mixed with spices,stuffed and roasted...
Preparation Time :15 Minutes
Cooking Time : 30 Minutes
Difficulty level : Moderate
Ingredients
For dough
Wheat flour 11/2 Cups + more for dusting
Water 3/4 Cup (could use more)
Salt To Taste
Oil/Ghee 2 Tsp
For Filling
Paneer Finely grated 11/2 Cup
Green chilies Finely chopped 2-3
Cilantro/coriander Finely chopped 2 Tbs
Red chili powder 1/2 Tsp
Ajwain 1/2 Tsp
Roasted Cumin(jeera) powder 1 Tsp
Dry mango powder (Amchur) 1 Tsp
Garam masala 1/2 Tsp
Salt To taste
Directions
For dough
Divide dough in lemon size balls, take a dough in your hand and make
a cup shape hollow enough for stuffing ,keeping in mind to keep the
edges thinner than the middle part .
If you are unable to do first step,then roll out the balls into medium thick circles about 3 inches in diameter.
Place a handful of filling at center,bring all the edges together making sure not to leave ant openings.Flatten the stuffed dough
Sprinkle a little flour on top and very gently roll to a 6-7 inch chapati.
Heat a heavy griddle or tawa and cook the paratha on both sides.
Use ghee or oil to roast the parathas... shallow fry till golden brown and crisp if health permits .
Serve hot with a dollop of butter on top with mango pickle,plain yogurt or raita. .
Paneer is the most loved ingredient in north indian household. In north indian families usually homemade paneer is preferred which is made by curdling the milk and extracting the whey and using the rest. Its a very versatile ingredient and can be used in different recipes.
Paneer stuffed parathas are one of the favourite stuffed parathas other than aloo paratha.
where in paneer is grated ,mixed with spices,stuffed and roasted...
Preparation Time :15 Minutes
Cooking Time : 30 Minutes
Difficulty level : Moderate
Ingredients
For dough
Wheat flour 11/2 Cups + more for dusting
Water 3/4 Cup (could use more)
Salt To Taste
Oil/Ghee 2 Tsp
For Filling
Paneer Finely grated 11/2 Cup
Green chilies Finely chopped 2-3
Cilantro/coriander Finely chopped 2 Tbs
Red chili powder 1/2 Tsp
Ajwain 1/2 Tsp
Roasted Cumin(jeera) powder 1 Tsp
Dry mango powder (Amchur) 1 Tsp
Garam masala 1/2 Tsp
Salt To taste
Directions
For dough
- Mix the oil /ghee and salt to the flour , add enough water to make a dough. Knead the dough till it gets smooth.Cover and keep aside for 15-20 minutes.
For filling
- In a bowl add all the above stuffing ingredients to the grated paneer ,mix well .
Preparing the parathas
If you are unable to do first step,then roll out the balls into medium thick circles about 3 inches in diameter.
Place a handful of filling at center,bring all the edges together making sure not to leave ant openings.Flatten the stuffed dough
Sprinkle a little flour on top and very gently roll to a 6-7 inch chapati.
Heat a heavy griddle or tawa and cook the paratha on both sides.
Use ghee or oil to roast the parathas... shallow fry till golden brown and crisp if health permits .
Serve hot with a dollop of butter on top with mango pickle,plain yogurt or raita. .
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