Paneer Paratha Recipe (Punjabi Paneer Paratha)

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)
• 3/4 cup maida (plain flour)
• 2 tsp oil
• salt (namak) to taste
• 1 1/2 cups grated paneer (cottage cheese)
• 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
• 2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
• 1/2 tsp dried mango powder (amchur)
• salt (namak) to taste
• 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
• whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta) for rolling
• ghee for greasing and cooking
• dahi (curd)

Steps

1. Combine all the ingredients and knead into a soft, smooth dough using enough water.
2. Keep aside for 30 minutes.
3. To make paneer parathas, divide the dough and stuffing into 5 equal portions.
4. Roll out one portion of the dough into a circle of 75 mm. (3") diameter using whole wheat flour for rolling.
5. Place one portion of the stuffing in the centre of the circle. Bring together all the sides in the centre and seal tightly.
6. Roll out again into a circle of 125 mm. (5") in diameter, using whole wheat flour for rolling.
7. Cook on a hot tava (griddle), using a little ghee, till both sides are golden brown in colour.
8. Repeat with the remaining dough and stuffing to make 4 more paneer parathas.
9. Serve the paneer parathas hot with curds.