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Paneer Parathas – South Asian Flatbread


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  • Author: Priya Mahadevan, adapted from Divya or ChefinYou
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: Makes 10 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Flaky flatbreads filled with spiced paneer cheese. Ready in under 40 minutes!


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (473 ml) chakki atta (stone ground wheat flour)
  • 1.25 cups (296 ml) warm water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp oil
  • 1 cups (237 ml) cubed paneer
  • 3 green chilies finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. Soak store-bought paneer in hot water, drain, and crumble.
  2. Knead or use a mixer to make the dough soft yet firm.
  3. Keep the dough covered until the paneer is crumbled and mixed with salt, chilies, and cilantro.
  4. Make lemon-sized balls of dough.
  5. Roll the dough balls into rounds larger than your palm.
  6. Make a smaller ball of paneer and place it in the center of each rolled-out dough round.
  7. Fold the dough over the paneer ball and pinch out any extra dough.
  8. Dust the rolling area with flour and roll out the paratha to the size of a tea saucer.
  9. Heat a pan and add a small amount of butter.
  10. Place the paratha on the melting butter and cook both sides until golden brown. Repeat with each paratha.

Notes

  • For softer parathas, use all-purpose flour (maida) instead of chakki atta.
  • To prevent sticking, ensure your rolling surface and pan are well-floured.
  • Leftover parathas can be stored in the freezer for up to 2 months; reheat in a pan or microwave.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Pan-Frying
  • Cuisine: South Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 paratha
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 2
  • Sodium: 300
  • Fat: 12
  • Saturated Fat: 6
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5
  • Carbohydrates: 35
  • Fiber: 3
  • Protein: 10
  • Cholesterol: 20