Low Fat Paneer Paratha Recipe (Low Calorie Paneer Paratha)

Ingredients

• 1 cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)
• salt (namak) to taste
• 1/2 tsp oil
• 3/4 cup crumbled low fat paneer (cottage cheese)
• 1 tsp finely chopped green chillies
• 1/4 tsp haldi powder (turmeric powder)
• 1/4 tsp kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves)
• 3 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)
• salt (namak) to taste
• 1 1/4 tsp oil for cooking

Steps

1. It is highly recommended that this recipe be relished by diabetics only occasionally and in small quantities. This is just a mere ‘treat’ and does not qualify for a regular diabetic menu.
2. Combine all the ingredients and knead into a soft, smooth dough using enough water.
3. Divide the dough into 5 equal portions. Keep aside.
4. To make low- fat paneer paratha, divide the stuffing into 5 equal portions. Keep aside.
5. Roll out one portion of the dough into a circle of 75 mm. (3") diameter using whole wheat flour for rolling.
6. Place one portion of the stuffing in the centre of the circle. Bring together all the sides in the centre and seal tightly.
7. Roll out again into a circle of 125 mm. (5") in diameter, using whole wheat flour for rolling.
8. Cook on a hot tava (griddle), using a 1/4 tsp of oil, till both sides are golden brown in colour.
9. Repeat with the remaining dough and stuffing to make 4 more parathas.
10. Serve the low- fat paneer paratha hot.