Chilli Cheese Paratha Recipe (Cheese Stuffed Paratha)

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)
• 2 tsp oil
• salt (namak) to taste
• 1 1/2 tbsp finely chopped green chillies
• 1/2 cup finely chopped capsicum
• 1 cup grated processed cheese
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
• 2 tbsp cheese spread
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1/2 tsp chaat masala
• salt (namak) and to taste
• whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta) for rolling
• 6 tsp oil for cooking

Steps

1. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl, mix well and knead into a semi-soft dough using enough water.
2. Cover with a lid and keep aside for 15 minutes.
3. To make chilli cheese paratha, divide the stuffing into 6 equal portions and keep aside.
4. Divide the dough into 12 equal portions.
5. Roll out 2 portions of the dough into a 150 mm. (6”) diameter circle using a little whole wheat flour for rolling.
6. Place a rolled circle on a clean, dry surface, spread one portion of the stuffing evenly over it. Cover it with another rolled circle and press it gently to seal the edges.
7. Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and cook the paratha, using 1 tsp of oil, till it turns golden brown in colour from both the sides.
8. Repeat steps 3 to 5 to make 5 more parathas.
9. Serve the chilli cheese paratha immediately.