PANEER PARATHA RECIPE
Written by Sneh Chaudhry on March 8, 2024
The recipe for any paratha is extremely simple without any complications or complicated ingredients used in it.
INGREDIENTS
FOR PANEER STUFFING:
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2 cup paneer, grated
- ½ tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp aamchur
- ½ tsp chilli powder
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 2 chilli, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp coriander, finely chopped
- ½ tsp salt
FOR DOUGH:
- 2 cup wheat flour
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ajwain / carom seeds
- water, for kneading
INSTRUCTIONS
HOW TO MAKE PANEER STUFFING FOR PARATHA:
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Firstly, in a large bowl take 2 cups paneer, ½ tsp cumin powder, 1 tsp aamchur, ½ tsp chilli powder, 1-inch ginger, grated, 2 chillies, finely chopped, 2 tbsp coriander, and ½ tsp salt.
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Mix well making sure everything is well combined. paneer stuffing is ready, keep it aside.
HOW TO MAKE DOUGH FOR PARATHA:
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Firstly, in a large bowl take 2 cups of wheat flour ½ tsp salt and ½ tsp ajwain. mix well.
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Add water as required and start to knead.
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Knead to a smooth and soft dough adding water as required.
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Grease the oil and rest for 20 minutes.
HOW TO MAKE PANEER PARATHA:
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After the dough has rested for 20 minutes, knead slightly.
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Now pinch a ball-sized dough and roll about 4 inches in diameter.
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Place a ball-sized prepared paneer stuffing in the centre.
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Take the edge and start pleating bringing it to the centre.
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Also, join the pleats together and secure tight pinching off excess dough.
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Sprinkle some wheat flour and roll slightly thick.
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On a hot tawa place the rolled paratha and cook for a minute.
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Furthermore, flip the paratha when the base is partly cooked (after a minute).
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Also, brush oil/ghee and press slightly. flip again once or twice till both sides are cooked properly.
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Finally, serve hot paneer paratha with sauce, raita or pickle.
