Paneer Parathas Recipe 🧀🌿
Overview:
Paneer Parathas are a delightful Indian flatbread stuffed with a flavorful mixture of paneer (Indian cottage cheese), onions, green chilies, and fresh mint leaves. These parathas are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and bursting with aromatic spices. Enjoy them hot off the griddle with your favorite gravy vegetable for a satisfying meal that’s perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Prep Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Servings: 6-7 parathas
- Calories: 57.2 per serving
- Fat Content: 4.3g
- Saturated Fat Content: 2.6g
- Cholesterol Content: 10.9mg
- Sodium Content: 2.8mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 4.7g
- Fiber Content: 0.7g
- Sugar Content: 2.3g
- Protein Content: 0.8g
Ingredients:
- 1 cup paneer (crumbled)
- 1-2 green chilies (finely chopped)
- 4-5 small onions (finely chopped)
- 1 handful fresh mint leaves (chopped)
- Salt to taste
- Ghee (clarified butter)
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Roll out the dough into a large square shape. |
| 2 | Spread a generous amount of ghee evenly over the rolled-out dough. |
| 3 | Fold the dough in half, ensuring the ghee is sandwiched inside. |
| 4 | Spread some more ghee over the folded dough. |
| 5 | Fold the dough again, this time into quarters, and spread ghee once more. |
| 6 | Roll out the dough again to its original size. Repeat this process to ensure the ghee is evenly distributed. |
| 7 | Once done, roll the dough into a tight swiss roll. |
| 8 | Refrigerate the rolled dough for about 15 minutes to firm it up. |
| 9 | After refrigeration, break off small lumps of dough and use them as you would for regular paratha dough. |
| 10 | In a bowl, mix together crumbled paneer, chopped green chilies, finely chopped onions, chopped mint leaves, and salt to taste to create the filling mixture. |
| 11 | Take a lump of dough and roll it out halfway into a circular shape. |
| 12 | Spoon some of the paneer filling onto the rolled-out dough. |
| 13 | Roll the dough tightly, enclosing the filling inside, to form a swiss roll. |
| 14 | Twist the rolled dough to form a spiral shape. |
| 15 | Press down gently on the spiral to flatten it into a circular shape again. |
| 16 | Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and place the rolled paratha onto it. |
| 17 | Cook the paratha on one side until golden brown spots appear, then flip it over and cook the other side until golden brown and crispy. |
| 18 | Remove the cooked paratha from the skillet and repeat the process with the remaining dough and filling. |
| 19 | Serve the Paneer Parathas hot off the griddle with your favorite gravy vegetable or any other accompaniment of your choice. Enjoy the delicious flavors and textures of this traditional Indian dish! |
Tips:
- Ensure the dough is rolled out thinly to achieve a crispy texture in the parathas.
- Adjust the spiciness of the filling by adding more or fewer green chilies according to your preference.
- You can customize the filling by adding other ingredients like chopped cilantro, grated carrots, or spices such as cumin or garam masala for added flavor.
- To make the parathas healthier, you can use whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour for the dough.
- Serve Paneer Parathas with a side of yogurt, pickle, or chutney for a complete meal experience.
Enjoy the delightful flavors and textures of these homemade Paneer Parathas, perfect for any meal occasion! 🍽️✨
