Best quick paneer paratha
How to make paneer paratha
Paratha are everyone's favorite. And they especially for all the foodies and cooking enthusiast.
Paneer paratha is yummy, heathy and versatile. And the best thing, it is extremely easy to make at home. Paneer paratha is one the post popular and preferred morning breakfast food item. Even goes well with a cup of tea as a evening snacks when we feel little hungry. If you are looking for a paneer paratha recipe which is healthy and easy to make, you have come to the right place. Here I bring you a step by step guide on how to make paneer paratha with photos and video.
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What is paneer Paratha?
Paneer paratha is a stuffed flatbread with spiced paneer fillings inside a whole wheat flour dough. They are either cooked on a tawa (pan) or in a tandoor. Paneer known as indian cottage cheese is mixed with different spices and herbs and then stuffed inside a dough ball. While cooking on tawa paneer paratha are greased with ghee or butter till become crisp golden.Before we jump into the recipe, let us look at how healthy and nutritious paneer paratha is. Paneer paratha has many health benefits. It is made of whole wheat flour and stuffed with paneer. Whole wheat flour is excellent for diabetics. They will not shoot up your blood sugar levels as they are low GI foods. Paneer contains high quality protein and calcium which aids in weight loss. It also contains Omega 3 fatty acids that promotes heart health.
Without any further delay, let us drive into the paneer paratha recipe.
Paneer paratha ingredients
Flour : Whole wheat flour (atta)
Paneer : Take fresh and soft paneer. Homemade paneer are excellent for this recipe.
Spices : Easily available spices like garam masala powder, red chilli powder, turmeric powder.
Herbs : Fresh cilantro leaves and green chili
Ghee/butter : Good quality of ghee or butter to brush the parathas.
,Other ingredients : Salt, chat masala and cooking oil.
Variations
Paneer paratha can be made in many different variations. You can stuffed different types of vegetables with paneer to make different types of paratha. Like
- Aloo paneer paratha : add some grated or mashed boil potatoes with paneer fillings to make aloo paneer paratha.
- Paneer onion paratha : add some chopped onions in the fillings to make it.
- Cheese paneer paratha : add some grated cheese with the paneer fillings.
- Cilantro paneer paratha : add fresh chopped coriander leaves in the fillings.
Aloo paneer paratha or cheese paneer paratha are very easy to make while you are making paneer paratha. You need to finely grate aloo or cheese first then mix with paneer fillings. Then take a small portion of the fillings and stuff inside a dough ball and roll. Roast on a pan till crisp golden on both sides. You can apply ghee or butter while roasting them.
Serving suggestions
This versatile paneer paratha can be served with many dishes. Some of the popular side dish for paneer paratha are
- Yoghurt (curd) is the most preferred choice to serve with it.
- Mixed pickles or chilly pickles
- Green chutney and tomato ketchup
- Chole or chana masala also work fine as a side dish with paneer paratha.
Tips to make perfect paneer paratha
- Use fine quality paneer. It is good to use malai paneer or homemade paneer for the best taste.
- Make sure there is no big chunks of paneer in the fillings. It is better to grate the paneer than to crumble.
- To make the paneer paratha more crisp, cook the fillings in a pan with some ghee till all the moisture of paneer evaporated. Cool down completely and then stuff into the dough balls.
Steps to make paneer paratha
Dough making
First we need to make a dough using the wheat flour. Dough should be like a roti or chapati type dough in texture. The dough should not be a hard one nor a loose one.
First we need to make a dough using the wheat flour. Dough should be like a roti or chapati type dough in texture. The dough should not be a hard one nor a loose one.
In a mixing bowl take the wheat flour and mix with salt . Add water little by little and start to knead the dough . When finished kneading the dough, keep aside to set.
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Apply cooking oil on the dough and knead further . This will help to make the dough non sticky. Cover and leave for 5 - 6 minutes to set.
Making fillings
Take a mixing bowl and grate the paneer using a grater. It is better to grate the paneer than to crumble it. Otherwise there may have some small big chunks of paneer in the mixture, which may break the paratha while rolling.
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Now add the turmeric powder, chilli powder, garam masala, chopped green chili, chat masala, salt and Cilantro leafs and mix well. Divided the paneer mixture into equal size small balls.
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Stuffing the fillings
Similarly take the dough mixture and divide into equal size balls. Now apply little oil on both of your hands and flatten the dough ball and place the paneer mixture ball at it centre.
Gather the edges of the dough and pinch to centre and sealed properly. It would become like a round shaped stuffed dough ball.
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Gather the edges of the dough and pinch to centre and sealed properly. It would become like a round shaped stuffed dough ball.
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Rolling
Dust it with flour and roll using a roller pin . Roll it according to your required size.
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Cooking
In mean time heat a non stick pan or tawa in medium flame heat fire. When become hot enough place the rolled paratha dough on it.
13. Roast the paratha on both side till light golden in colour.
Now brush pure ghee on both side of the paratha and further cook for 1 more minute.
Remove the paratha in a serving plate. And repeat with the remaining dough and stuffing mixture to make more paneer paratha.
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Aloo paratha recipe
13. Roast the paratha on both side till light golden in colour.
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Now brush pure ghee on both side of the paratha and further cook for 1 more minute.
Remove the paratha in a serving plate. And repeat with the remaining dough and stuffing mixture to make more paneer paratha.
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Aloo paratha recipe
Paneer Paratha
Published: Nov |
Updated: Dec
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Paneer paratha is a healthy paratha recipe for breakfast and a popular recipe of Punjab. Spiced grated paneer is stuffed in a wheat flour dough and rolled and roast till crisp golden.
Ingredients
- 100 g paneer ( cottage cheese)
- 1/3 tablespoon garam masala
- 1/4 tablespoon turmeric powder (haldi )
- 1/4 tablespoon red chilli powder( cayenne)
- 1/2 tablespoon chopped green chili ( jalapeno)
- Pinch of chat masala
- Some fresh chopped Cilantro leaves
- Salt as per taste
- 250 g whole wheat flour ( atta)
- Pinch of salt
- Water as required
- 2 tablespoon ghee for roasting
- 1/2 tablespoon cooking oil
Instructions
- Take the wheat flour in a mixing bowl and add salt. Pour water slowly and start to knead to make palpable dough.
- Grease it with oil and knead again. Cover and keep rested for 5 - 6 minutes to set.
- Grate the paneer finely without any lumps.
- Mix it with turmeric powder, red chilli powder, garam masala, chopped green chili, chat masala, salt and chopped coriander leaves.
- Divide this mixture into equal size small balls for stuffing.
- Divide the dough into equal size balls. Roll one ball with a roller pin to flatten about 3 inch diameter.
- Place the paneer filling ball at the centre of the rolled dough.
- Gather the edges of the dough and pinch to the centre and seal properly.
- Otherwise you can apply oil on your palm and flatten the dough ball and place the filling at its centre.
- Dust the stuffed dough ball with flour and roll to a diameter of around six inch.
- Heat a non stick pan or tawa in medium flame and place the rolled paratha over it.
- Roast the paratha on both sides using ghee or butter till crisp golden.
- Similarly repeat with the remaining dough balls and roast them.
- Serve them hot with pickle, curd or raita.
Chef's Notes
- It is good to grate the paneer for the recipe otherwise some lumps may present while crumbled it. And that may break down the paratha while rolling.
- While making the dough , it is important to keep the dough texture medium.
- You can roast the paratha without any ghee or oil .
- This paneer paratha can served as a Jain paneer paratha . As there is no use of onion and garlic in this recipe
📊 Nutrition (Per Serving)
| Calories | 320 kcal |
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| Protein | 11g |
| Fat | 17g |
| Carbs | 32g |
Punjabi paneer paratha
It can be made in different style of preparation like dhaba style paneer paratha , Punjabi paneer paratha and restaurant style paneer paratha.
In Panjabi paneer paratha amchur powder, ginger is used and is little more spicy compare to a regular paratha. Punjabi paneer paratha is roasted using more ghee and served with makkhan ( white butter) on top of it. The paratha are thick in size as well.
Dhaba style paneer paratha are made by using chopped onions and chopped ginger garlic in the fillings of the paneer paratha. Rest of the ingredients remain. Dhaba style paneer paratha are little bit spicy and loaded with ghee or makhan.
Paneer paratha recipe for kids and babies
Paneer has many health benefits which are very essential for kids growth.Paneer is a rich source of protein. 100 g of paneer contains 11 g of protein. It is one of best source of calcium which strengthen the bones and teeth
It is a good source of magnesium and potassium. Which play an important part In good heart health.
Paneer is also a rich source of folate which is crucial in red blood cells production.
So paneer paratha is a good heathy diet for kids and babies.
We need to take extra care while making something for our kids or babies. When making paneer paratha for them we will use very less spice ingredients.
We won't use any chilli or garam masala for them and will make the paratha more soft while roasting .
For kids and babies , we use only turmeric powder , salt and chopped Cilantro leafs.
Mix salt , turmeric powder and Cilantro leafs with grated paneer and make round shaped ball.
Take a small wheat flour dough ball and stuff the paneer mixture little more inside it. We will stuff more paneer into the paratha.
We make small size paneer paratha for kids
Using a roller pin , roll the paratha and roast it in a non stick pan . Apply little pure ghee on both side of the paratha.
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Don't overcook or crisp the paratha for kids. Just cook it perfect and keep soft. Remove and serve them with tomato ketchup.
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Paneer paratha recipe video
What to serve with paneer paratha ? Side dish for paneer paratha.
You can serve plain curd (yogurt) with paneer paratha. Mix pickle or chilli pickle can also be served with it.
A hot paneer paratha taste yummy with green chutney ( Cilantro mint sauce) and tomato ketchup.
Chole or chana masala are good options as a side dish for paneer paratha.
You can serve plain curd (yogurt) with paneer paratha. Mix pickle or chilli pickle can also be served with it.
A hot paneer paratha taste yummy with green chutney ( Cilantro mint sauce) and tomato ketchup.
Chole or chana masala are good options as a side dish for paneer paratha.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. . What is Paneer Paratha?
Paneer Paratha is a popular North Indian flatbread where a spicy filling of crumbled paneer (Indian cottage cheese) is stuffed into whole wheat dough (atta), rolled flat, and cooked on a tawa (griddle) until golden brown
Q2. Is Paneer Paratha healthy?
Paneer Paratha can be considered a healthy and balanced meal. It provides carbohydrates (from the whole wheat dough), protein (from the paneer), and fat (from the oil/ghee used for cooking). The health quotient depends on the portion size and the amount of fat used during cooking.
Q3. . What to eat with Paneer Paratha (Serving Suggestions)?
Paneer Paratha is typically served with:
A dollop of white butter or ghee.
A side of yogurt (Dahi or Raita).
Pickle (Achar), such as mango or mixed vegetable.
Sometimes, it is served with a simple Green Chutney.
Q4. How do you make Paneer Paratha (Paneer Paratha kaise banta hai)?
The basic process involves three steps:
Dough: Prepare a soft dough using whole wheat flour (atta), water, and a pinch of salt.
Filling: Crumble paneer and mix it with finely chopped onions, cilantro, green chilies, and dry spices (salt, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder).
Stuffing: Roll a portion of the dough into a small disc, place 2-3 tablespoons of the paneer filling in the center, seal the edges, roll it flat gently, and cook on a griddle with ghee or oil.
Q5. What is the key to preventing the Paratha from tearing while rolling?
The main reasons for tearing are:
Dry Paneer: Ensure the paneer filling is dry (squeeze out excess water) and finely crumbled.
Dough Consistency: The dough must be very soft and well-kneaded, slightly softer than regular chapati dough.
Even Stuffing: Press the filling down gently inside the dough before sealing and roll very lightly from the center outwards.
Q6. How to make Palak Paneer Paratha?
To make Palak Paneer Paratha, you can modify the dough:
Blanch, purée, and strain spinach (palak).
Use this spinach purée instead of water to knead the whole wheat dough.
Keep the paneer filling the same. This adds color, nutrients, and a slight flavor variation.
Q7. Should I cook the Paneer filling before stuffing?
No, the paneer filling is traditionally used raw. The heat from the griddle cooks the spices and the paneer simultaneously as the paratha cooks. Pre-cooking the filling might release moisture and make the paratha difficult to roll.
Q8. How many calories are in one Paneer Paratha?
The calorie count varies significantly based on size and the amount of fat used:
A standard, medium-sized Paneer Paratha cooked with about 1 tablespoon of ghee/oil generally contains 250 to 350 calories.
Q9. How much protein is in one Paneer Paratha?
Paneer Paratha is an excellent source of protein. A medium-sized paratha typically provides between 12 to 18 grams of protein, primarily from the paneer and the whole wheat flour.
Q10. Is Paneer Paratha good for building muscle?
Yes, Paneer Paratha is beneficial for muscle building. The combination of high-quality protein (paneer) and complex carbohydrates (whole wheat dough) provides sustained energy for workouts and the necessary nutrients for muscle repair and growth.
Q11. Does Paneer Paratha contain gluten?
Yes, Paneer Paratha is not gluten-free as it is traditionally made with whole wheat flour (atta).
Q12. Can I make Paneer Paratha without onions and garlic?
Absolutely. Many households prepare a Satvik (onion/garlic-free) version, especially for religious fasts. You can rely on ginger, green chilies, cilantro, and dried spices (like amchur or dry mango powder) for flavour.
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