Masala Paneer Paratha
Paneer paratha which is Indian flatbread stuffed with crumbled paneer also called cottage cheese makes a filling lunch or breakfast. It is high in protein and contains good fats. I like to send them for school lunch box. It’s healthy and perfect for kids. This version is so easy to make and pantry friendly and yes it contains no opinion or garlic and is jain and can me made during paryushan. Checkout the recipe below
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Course Breakfast, Brunch, lunch, school lunchbox
Cuisine Indian, jain
Stuffing
- 1 cup shredded paneer
- Salt as needed
- 1 and 1/2 tsp red chili powder
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp amchoor powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/4 tsp hing powder
- 1 tablespoon whole wheat flour optional
Dough
- 2 cups of whole wheat flour
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup warm water
- Salt as needed
- 1 tablespoon oil for dough
- 8 teaspoons oil or ghee for cooking the paratha
Form a soft dough using 1/2 tablespoon oil, salt and warm water. Knead the dough using additional 1/2 tablespoon oil for few minutes and let it rest on side for 15-20 minutes
Shred paneer and add spices and salt to the paneer and mix it well
Add whole wheat flour to paneer if it is too wet
Roll a paratha in circle and place the stuffing in the middle
Seal the paratha and make it any desired shape, I made them into square piece
Use more dry flour to roll them into square shape
Cook the parathas on cast iron pan using oil
Serve with yogurt (heated for paryushan) or pack for school lunch
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