Paneer Paratha Recipe

Parathas are a favourite and love all kinds of fillings. I have been working at learning the art of making parathas and so it was aloo, kheema and paneer paratha that made it to the menu the other day. The paneer parathas came out well and we had it with a tomato chutney Amma made (hubby also likes his parathas with jam and so that too was added to the table. A simple quick and easy recipe, this is one that I will make again soon, probably some experimenting on the thickness and filling that goes into each is what is on the cards in the coming days. So let's get started with the paneer paratha. 

Ingredients for the Paneer Paratha

For the dough

2 cups wholewheat flour or atta

1 tbsp cooking oilWater as requiredSalt (optional , I generally do not add salt to my dough as the filling has the right quantity)

For the filling:

Paneer - 200 gms (grated)

Salt - to taste

Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp

Red chilli powder - 3/4 tsp (you may choose to use chopped green chillies instead)

Coriander powder - 1/2 tsp 

Jeera powder - 1.2 tsp

Garam Masala Powder -1/2 to 3/4 tsp

Coriander Leaves - 2tbsp (chopped finely)

Ajwain or caraway seeds - 1/2 tsp

Oil - for cooking

Method for making Paneer Parathas

1- Grate paneer and slowly add in all the other ingredients except oil. Mix lightly with your fingers so that all the dry spices are well incorporated into the paneer or cottage cheese. Your filling is ready. Keep aside. 

2- For making the dough, add the tbsp of oil to the wholewheat flour and mix. Now slowly add in the water little by little and make into a thick dough as you would for any other Indian bread or pie crust. Keep aside. Allow the dough to rest for 10-15 minutes.

3- Divide the dough into small balls. Now take one ball of dough and roll out flat. Put 1 tbsp of the paneer mixture in the centre and fold the dough in pleats like for the momo. This will ensure that the mixture does not come out. Seal. Roll out lightly. Do not press too hard.

4- Take a pan. Spread a little oil on it. Now put in the rolled paratha. Spread some oil or ghee on top of the parathas. Let cook for a minute. Turn it over. Cook both sides evenly till golden brown. Serve hot.