Paneer Paratha

If you are looking for a quick and healthy breakfast alternative that is simple to prepare, then look no further than this paneer paratha. Paneer is essentially the Indian version of cottage cheese and the paratha is a type of flatbread eaten throughout the Indian subcontinent, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. If the paneer paratha is not interesting enough on its own, then try making it more interesting by covering it in a bit of jam.

Health Benefits

The secret to this paratha is definitely the paneer, which is more commonly known in the West as cottage cheese. It is a much-loved health food option for several reasons. Paneer is a low-calorie cheese that has a very high protein content. It is prized for its ability to facilitate weight loss and weight gain. It is also great for helping people to gain muscle. Besides its protein content, cottage cheese is also good for diabetics, as it helps to prevent insulin resistance

Ingredients

crumbled paneer: 2 cups

Kashmiri chilli powder: ½ tsp

garam masala: ¼ tsp

salt to taste

ginger – grated: 1 in

fistful coriander leaf - finely chopped: 1

amchur powder: ½ tsp

whole wheat flour: 1 cup

salt to taste

oil/ghee: 1 tsp

Water as required for kneading

wheat flour for dusting: ¼ cup

Ghee/oil as necessary

How To Make Paneer Paratha

Paneer Stuffing

1. Add crumbled paneer to a small mixing bowl.
   1. Add chilli powder, salt, garam masala, aamchur powder, ginger, and coriander leaves.
   2. Stir thoroughly and set aside.

 Chapathi / Paratha Dough

1. Pour wheat flour and salt in a large mixing bowl.
   1. Add water and knead the dough for 5 minutes.
2. Grease the dough with a tsp of oil and set aside for at least 20 minutes.

 Assembling and Rolling Paneer Paratha

1. Pinch a medium sized ball of dough.
   1. Roll the dough until it is about 5 inches in diameter.
   2. Place the prepared stuffing in the center.
2. Grab the edge and start pleating the dough to the center.
   1. Press the pleats from center.
3. Sprinkle flour and roll the dough to a chapati size.

 Roasting Paneer Paratha

1. Place the rolled paratha on a hot tava and cook it on both sides.
   1. Add oil / ghee and press slightly.
2. Serve hot and enjoy!

 Trivia

It takes about 100 pounds of milk to make just 15 pounds of cottage cheese.