Authentic Indian Paneer Paratha Recipe
This culinary delight combines the richness of paneer (cottage cheese) and a medley of aromatic spices, all enveloped in perfectly crafted flatbreads.
Ingredients
For Parathas
- 2 cups wheat flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 2-3 tsp cooking oil
Paneer Filling
- 60 gms onions chopped
- 4 small green chilies finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp kashmiri red chili powder
- 1/2 tsp garam masala powder
- 1/2 tsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder
- 1/2 tsp chat masala powder
- 1/4 cup coriander leaves finely chopped
- 250 gms cottage cheese grated
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Mix wheat flour and sugar in a large bowl. Add oil and knead to a smooth dough. Use a moderate amount of water to make a semi-soft dough; do not make it too loose. Apply a little oil to the dough, cover it, and let it rest for 15 to 20 minutes.
- To make the paneer filling, heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan. Add finely chopped onion and green chilies. Sauté until the onion turns soft and translucent.
- After 3-4 minutes, add the spice powders - turmeric, Kashmiri red chili powder, garam masala, coriander powder, roasted cumin powder, and chaat masala. Mix everything well together.
- After another 2-3 minutes, add sugar and chopped cilantro. Mix everything thoroughly. Then, add crumbled paneer and cook for 2-3 minutes until the paneer absorbs the flavors. Remove from heat and let it cool completely.
- Divide the dough into small balls about the size of two small marbles. Roll out two small chapatis (thin, round bread) of equal size. Place the paneer filling on one of the chapatis, and then cover it with the other chapati. Press the edges to seal.
- Cook the paratha on a hot griddle, applying a little oil or ghee on both sides until golden brown and cooked through. Press gently while cooking, but do not apply excessive pressure.