Paneer paratha is a popular Indian dish made with a combination of paneer (Indian cottage cheese) and paratha (Indian flatbread). Here's a simple recipe to make paneer paratha:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 cup grated paneer
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 green chilies, finely chopped (adjust to your spice preference)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (coriander), finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to your spice preference)
- Salt to taste
- Ghee or oil for cooking
Instructions:
1. In a mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour with a pinch of salt. Gradually add water and knead it into a soft dough. Cover the dough and let it rest for 15-20 minutes.
2. In another bowl, mix the grated paneer, chopped onion, green chilies, cilantro, cumin powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix everything well to form a filling mixture.
3. Divide the dough into equal-sized balls, approximately the size of a lemon. Take one dough ball and flatten it slightly with your hands. Dust it with flour and roll it out into a small circle.
4. Place a spoonful of the paneer filling in the center of the rolled-out dough circle. Bring the edges of the dough together and seal it properly, enclosing the filling.
5. Dust the stuffed dough ball with flour and roll it out gently to make a paratha. Be careful not to press too hard, as it may cause the filling to come out.
6. Heat a tawa or a flat skillet over medium heat. Once the tawa is hot, place the rolled-out paratha on it. Cook for about a minute, or until you see small bubbles forming on the surface.
7. Flip the paratha and spread a little ghee or oil on the cooked side. Cook for another minute, pressing gently with a spatula, until both sides are golden brown and cooked evenly.
8. Remove the paratha from the tawa and place it on a plate. Repeat the process for the remaining dough balls and filling.
9. Serve the paneer parathas hot with yogurt, pickle, or any chutney of your choice.
Enjoy your homemade paneer parathas!
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