Paneer Paratha

Ingredients


FOR PANEER STUFFING:

  • ▢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

Description

HOW TO MAKE PANEER STUFFING FOR PARATHA:

  • Firstly, in a large bowl take 2 cup paneer, ½ tsp cumin powder, 1 tsp aamchur, ½ tsp chilli powder, 1 inch ginger, grated, 2 chilli, finely chopped, 2 tbsp coriander, and ½ tsp salt.

  • Mix well making sure everything is well combined. paneer stuffing is ready, keep it aside.

HOW TO MAKE DOUGH FOR PARATHA:

  • Firstly, in a large bowl take 2 cup of wheat flour ½ tsp salt and ½ tsp ajwain. mix well.

  • Add water as required and start to knead.

  • Knead to a smooth and soft dough adding water as required.

  • Grease oil and rest for 20 minutes.

HOW TO MAKE PANEER PARATHA:

  • After the dough has rested for 20 minutes, knead slightly.

  • Now pinch a ball-sized dough and roll about 4 inches in diameter.

  • Place a ball-sized prepared paneer stuffing in the centre.

  • Take the edge and start pleating bringing it to the centre.

  • Also, join the pleats together and secure tight pinching off excess dough.

  • Sprinkle some wheat flour and roll slightly thick.

  • On a hot tawa place the rolled paratha and cook for a minute.

  • Furthermore, flip the paratha when the base is partly cooked (after a minute).

  • Also, brush oil/ghee and press slightly. flip again once or twice till both sides are cooked properly.

  • Finally, serve hot paneer paratha with sauce, raita or pickle.