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    Paneer paratha recipe | paneer parantha

    June 1, 2021 By Vidya Srinivasan Leave a Comment

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    Paneer paratha recipe | paneer parantha  | paneer ka paratha | how to make paneer parathas recipe | street food | paratha recipes | Punjabi paneer parantha recipe Check out the paneer paratha recipe  and If you like the video pls SUBSCRIBE to my channe. Also checkout Paneer stuffed paratha video For easy breakfast combo 

    Paneer paratha is a popular Indian flatbread recipe stuffed with paneer |  cottage cheese, and mild spice powder. It is a popular north Indian recipe serving for breakfast/ brunch/lunch/dinner.

     

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    • Tips to note for Paratha dough
    • Should I soak paneer for soft paratha?
    • Even stuffing - key for perfect paratha
    • Ingredients
    • Recipe with step by step pictures
    • Paneer ka paratha video recipe

    Dhaba-style Punjabi paneer parathas

    Thinking about paneer ka paratha, Dhaba style  Punjabi paneer parantha is the first time that comes to my mind. The best way to serve paneer paratha according to me is Paneer parathas with butter, raita varieties, and pickled onion tastes best. Some prefer paneer parantha with chutney varieties and with a cup of hot tea. Restaurant-style Paneer stuffed paratha is super easy to make.

    No, fail paneer paratha

    Out of all the paratha recipes, paneer ka paratha, aloo paratha, gobi paratha are even popular in south India. With store-bought paneer, you can make the best easy paneer ka paratha recipe if you follow a few tips and tricks.

    Why Indian Paneer Paratha

    Paneer is a great protein-packed option for vegetarians. Kids spice paratha is suitable for toddlers' taste buds too. Parathas are a great delicious filling healthy option for all

    Tips to note for Paratha dough

    firstly, prepare a moist dough for paratha. Paratha dough should be a non-sticky, soft dough, without any cracks. If you add less water dough might crack and it won't hold the stuffing. Pliable soft dough makes for the best paratha. Also, it is important to knead the dough well. The addition of  ghee and oil gives a lot of difference in paneer stuffed  paratha texture so don't skip it

    Should I soak paneer for soft paratha?

    Yes, it is very important to soak paneer in water if you are using store-bought paneer. Soaking them in water makes them light and soft. I generally prefer keeping them in water like tofu at least 24 hours before making paratha

    Can I use the soaked paneer directly? 

    Before making paratha, wipe the soaked paneer once with a kitchen towel to remove the excess moisture then grate them for paratha. It is very important to remove the excess moisture else it might make the dough soggy and the filling might come out. If you think the moisture didn't go then cook the stuffing for a few minutes before making paratha

    Why should I add ghee before placing the stuffing?

    I prefer adding a layer of ghee before adding the stuffing. It helps evenly spread the stuffing and puffy tasty paratha.

    Even stuffing - key for perfect paratha

    After placing the stuffing seal the dough well. Keep the sealed portion at the bottom and start rolling the paratha. Apply gentle pressure and roll the paratha evenly. Avoid rolling Thick paratha as it won't taste good. Try to knead a thin paratha without stuffing coming out. Always roll out the paratha from the edges when you are rolling it.

    Optimal heat for cooking paratha?

    When you are cooking paratha, maintaining the heat from low - the medium is the key. Add ghee and cook the paratha. Press it gently with a spatula often so that it is evenly cooked.

    Should I use ghee while making Paneer Stuffed Paratha?

    No, you can use any cooking oil but ghee gives a nice aroma and make the paneer paratha super tasty.

    Can I make the stuffing spicy?

    It is totally according to your tastes. To make it suitable for my toddler tastebuds and also common cooking I gave kept it less spicy. You can add chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, gram masala, etc.

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    Ingredients

    Chappathi dough

    • 1 cup wheat flour
    • 1/2 tablespoon ghee
    • Salt
    • 1/2 cup minus 1 tablespoon hot water warm enough to knead

    Paneer stuffing

    • 150 grams softened paneer
    • 1/2 teaspoon kitchen king masala
    • Required salt
    • Few coriander leaves

    Prepare paratha

    • ghee/ oil I used ghee

    Instructions

    paratha dough recipe:

    • firstly, in a large mixing bowl, take wheat flour, salt; mix well
    • Add ghee and mix well
    • Measure and take 1/2 cup of hot water
    • Add 3/4ths of the quantity and knead the dough
    • Sprinkle remaining hot water little by little till dough comes together
    • Grease your hands with little oil and knead the dough for 2-3 minutes until the dough turns pliable, soft, and nonsticky
    • Finally grease the dough with little oil and cover the dough with a moist kitchen towel and, rest for at least 1 hour

    paneer for paratha:

    • Soak the paneer in water and refrigerate for at least 24 hours
    • Gently press the paneer with a kitchen towel to remove all the excess moisture. You can also squeeze once
    • Grate the paneer and set aside 150 grams for paratha

    Paneer stuffing:

    • firstly, in a wide mixing bowl take grated paneer
    • Add kitchen king masala and salt, mix well until everything is combined
    • Finally, add coriander leaves and give a good mix
    • Gently knead the paneer and cover the vessel with a lid and set aside

    Rolling paneer paratha:

    • After the resting time
    • Firstly, Knead the paneer once and make equal sized 5 balls, cover and set aside
    • Knead the dough once and make equal sized 5 balls, cover and set aside
    • Sprinkle little wheat flour on the chappathi rolling board and gently roll dough into a small disc
    • Add little ghee in the center and gently press it
    • Take a paneer ball and gently press it
    • Place them in the center and press gently
    • cover the dough around the stuffing and press the dough gently. Make sure the stuffing is not visible
    • Furthermore, sprinkle some flour and place the sealed part at the bottom
    • Gently roll the paratha to a Chappathi size giving even pressure around the paratha
    • Heat the chappathi tawa on medium flame and meanwhile repeat and roll the entire batch

    Cook paratha:

    • After the tawa is hot enough add ghee and place the rolled paratha
    • Drizzle some ghee on the top and cook until paratha starts to puff up
    • Flip and cook another side
    • Gently press and cook golden brown on both sides and serve hot paneer parathas with raita or pickle or sauce

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    Notes

    1. Always knead a smooth and soft dough for the paneer paratha
    2. It’s very important to let the dough rest
    3. If you are using store-bought paneer don't skip to soak the paneer. It helps for soft paneer stuffing
    4. Try to make thin paratha also avoid overfilling the stuffing them. Press and roll the paneer evenly
    5. Use generous ghee while cooking paratha for the best flavor and texture
    6. Wait till the chappathi pan turns hot, then cook paratha. if the pan is not hot enough paratha might turn flaky
    7. I made the paratha kids friendly, but you can adjust the spicy according to your preference
    8. I have stuffed paneer and prepared paratha but you can also knead paneer while making dough (like avocado paratha) and prepare paratha
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    Ingredients:

    Chappathi dough

    1 cup wheat flour

    1/2 tablespoon ghee

    Salt

    1/2 cup minus 1 tablespoon hot water (warm enough to knead)

    Paneer stuffing

    150 grams of softened paneer

    1/2 teaspoon kitchen king masala

    Required salt

    Few coriander leaves

    Prepare paratha

    ghee/ oil (I used ghee)

    How to make paneer parantha with step-by-step pictures

    paratha dough recipe:

    • firstly, in a large mixing bowl, take wheat flour, and salt; mix well

    • Add ghee and mix well

    • Measure and take 1/2 cup of hot water
    • Add 3/4ths of the quantity and knead the dough
    • Sprinkle remaining hot water little by little till the dough comes together
    • Grease your hands with little oil  and knead the dough for 2-3 minutes until the dough turns pliable, soft, and nonsticky

    • Finally grease the dough with little oil and cover the dough with a moist kitchen towel and, rest for at least 1 hour

    paneer for paratha

    • Soak the paneer in water and refrigerate for at least 24 hours

    • Gently press the paneer with a kitchen towel to remove all the excess moisture. You can also squeeze once

    • Grate the paneer and set aside 150 grams for paratha

    Paneer stuffing

    • firstly, in a wide mixing bowl take grated paneer

    • Add kitchen king masala and salt, and mix well until everything is combined

    • Finally, add coriander leaves and give a good mix

    • Gently knead the paneer and cover the vessel with a lid and set aside

    Rolling paneer paratha:

    After the resting time

    • Firstly, Knead the paneer once and make equal sized 5 balls, cover and set aside

    • Knead the dough once and make equal-sized 5 balls, cover and set aside

    • Sprinkle little wheat flour on   the chappathi rolling board and gently roll the dough into a small disc

    • Add little ghee in the center and gently press it

    • Take a paneer ball and gently press it
    • Place them in the center and press gently

    • cover the dough around the stuffing and press the dough gently. Make sure the stuffing is not visible

    • Furthermore, sprinkle some flour and place the sealed part at the bottom

    • Gently roll the paratha to a Chappathi size giving even pressure around the paratha

    • Heat the chappathi tawa on medium flame and meanwhile repeat and roll the entire batch

    Cook paratha

    • After the tawa is hot enough add ghee and place the rolled paratha

    • Drizzle some ghee on the top and cook until the paratha starts to puff up

    • Flip and cook another side

    • Gently press and cook golden brown on both sides and serve hot paneer parathas with raita or pickle or sauce

     

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