Paneer Paratha Recipe

Punjabi style Paneer Paratha is one of the favorite parathas which is loved by many people especially in the northern part of India. Paneer paratha is full of paneer stuffing with magic spices in it and furthermore, a dollop of butter on its top enhances the real desi flavor to it. Paneer Paratha is the best choice to be served at the time of breakfast or lunch. Here's a yummy Paneer paratha recipe for all of you. You can serve it with any condiment of your choice. Here is the step by step process for you with the photos and short video of the recipe.

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Cooking Time: 20 Minutes

Total Time: 30 Minutes

Serves: 4 Paratha’s

INGREDIENTS FOR MAKING PARATHA DOUGH –

2 Cups (200 GMS) – Wheat Flour
1 tsp – Salt (or) as required
1 Cup – Water, to knead
2 tsp – Oil

INGREDIENTS FOR PARATHA STUFFING –

1 Cup (200 GMS) Paneer – crumbled
1/2 tsp – Turmeric (Haldi)
1/2 tsp – Garam Masala Powder
1/2 tsp – Coriander Powder (Dhaniya)
1/2 tsp – Dry Mango Powder (Amchur)
1/2 tsp – Red Chili Powder (Laal Mirch)
1 tsp - Salt (or) as required
1/4th tsp – Green Chili (Hari Mirch) Chopped
1 tsp – Coriander leaves chopped (Dhaniya)

INGREDIENTS FOR COOKING PARATHA –

Oil (Or) Butter as required

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INSTRUCTIONS – For Kneading Dough

Firstly, take a Flour mixing bowl.
Add 2 cups of wheat flour, with 1 teaspoon of salt and oil mix it.
Now add 1 cup of water and start kneading it for 5 – 6 minutes, also add the water as and when required until it becomes a soft dough.
Furthermore, grease the dough with 1 teaspoon of oil and rest it for 10 – 20 minutes.

INSTRUCTIONS – For Paratha Stuffing

Take a medium-size mixing bowl to add 1 cup (200 GMS) crumbled paneer in it.
Now add 1/2 teaspoon of Turmeric (Haldi),
1/2 a teaspoon of Garam Masala powder,
1/2 teaspoon of Coriander (Dhaniya) powder,
1/2 teaspoon of Dry Mango (Amchur) Powder
1/2 teaspoon of Red Chili (Lal Mirch) powder,
1 teaspoon of Salt (Namak) as per your preference,
1/4^th teaspoon of Green Chili (Hari Mirch) chopped with 1 teaspoon of Coriander (Dhaniya) leaves chopped.
Mix all the ingredients well and keep it aside.

INSTRUCTIONS – For Paratha Stuffing and Cooking

Firstly, pinch a medium ball sized dough, roll about 5 inches in diameter.
Apply little oil onto it and sprinkle some wheat flour.
Now add 3 teaspoons of Paneer paratha stuffing in the center and again sprinkle some wheat flour on it, by doing this dough will not get moisture and spread over while rolling it.
Take the edges and start pleating by bringing the stuffing to center and flatten it slightly.
Furthermore, sprinkle some flour and gently start rolling the paratha and maintain your preferable size.
On the other hand side, heat a tawa add little oil and spread it over with the help of a cooking spoon.
Once the tawa becomes hot place the rolled paratha to it. Start cooking the paratha by pressing it gently and flip the paratha to the other side and apply oil and then press it slightly until it is well cooked.
Finally, dish out the paratha and have it with your loved ones.

INSTRUCTIONS – For Kneading Dough

1. Firstly, take a Flour mixing bowl.

2. Add 2 cups (200 gms) of wheat flour.

3. Add 1 teaspoon of salt

4. Add 1 teaspoon of oil

5. Now add 1 cup of water ( Also add it when required)

6. Start kneading it for 5 – 6 minutes until it becomes a soft dough.

7. Furthermore, grease the dough with 1 teaspoon of ghee and rest it for 10 – 20 minutes.

INSTRUCTIONS – For Paratha Stuffing

1. Further, in a medium mixing bowl take 1 cup (200 gms) crumbled paneer.

2. Add 1/2 teaspoon of Turmeric (Haldi), 1/2 teaspoon of Garam Masala powder, 1/2 teaspoon of Coriander (Dhaniya) powder, 1/2 teaspoon of Dry Mango (Amchur) Powder and 1/2 a teaspoon of Red Chili (Lal Mirch) powder, 1 teaspoon of Salt (Namak) as per your preference, then add 1/4thteaspoon of Green Chili (Hari Mirch) chopped with 1 teaspoon of Coriander (Dhaniya) leaves chopped.

3. Mix well making sure all the spices are combined well.

INSTRUCTIONS – For Paratha Stuffing and Cooking

1. Pinch a ball sized wheat dough and dust with some wheat flour.

2. Roll it in a circle of about 5 to 5.5 inches in diameter.

3. Apply little oil onto it and sprinkle some wheat flour.

4. Now add 3 teaspoons of paneer paratha stuffing in the center and again sprinkle some wheat flour on it, by doing this dough will not get moisture and spread over while rolling it.

5. Take the edges and start pleating by bringing the stuffing to center and flatten it slightly.

6. Furthermore, sprinkle some flour and gently start rolling the paratha and maintain your preferable size.

7. Heat a tawa add little oil and spread it over with the help of a cooking spoon.

8. Once the tawa becomes hot place the rolled paratha to it. Start cooking the paratha by pressing it gently and flip the paratha to the other side and apply oil and then press it slightly until it is well cooked.

9. Once it is well cooked, dish out the paratha and served it with your favorite chutney & lassi.

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Paneer Paratha Recipe