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    Home » Indian Flatbread » Paneer Paratha

    Paneer Paratha

    Published: Jun 16, 2020 · Modified: Oct 18, 2020 by Bhawana ·

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    Paneer Paratha, an Indian flatbread, is a very famous paratha filled with crumbled paneer & seasoned with few spices. A great tiffin box recipe and can be eaten in any meal.

    Paneer ka paratha often served with pickle, chutney, or curd. But you can enjoy it with adrak vali chai as well. Indian parathas are served either at breakfast or at mealtime.

    paneer paratha cut into triangles and served with pickle, onion and curd.

    It is always best to make paneer at home as the market bought paneer is not fresh and the taste is also different. Paneer parathas with fresh paneer are very soft and great in taste.

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    • 1 Why you will love this recipe
    • 2 Ingredients
    • 3 How to make paneer paratha
    • 4 Serving & Storing
    • 5 Variations
    • 6 Tips & FAQ's
    • 7 Similar paratha recipes
    • 8 Paneer Ka Paratha Recipe

    Why you will love this recipe

    Paneer paratha is another paratha recipe from Punjabi cuisine, where grated paneer with few spices is stuffed in whole wheat flour dough balls and roll down to make parathas.

    You can find it in almost all Punjabi Dhaba's, Restaurants in India.

    Making homemade paneer is easy but if running out of time then feel free to use store-bought paneer. Soak in warm water for 10 minutes before using it. It will become soft by soaking in warm water.

    Ingredients

    Please check RECIPE CARD for detailed ingredients list with accurate measurement.

    For Dough

    To make paratha dough, simply mix whole wheat flour, salt, ghee (oil), and knead with warm water. Warm water is really helpful to make a soft and pliable dough.

    For Paneer Stuffing

    • Paneer- Also known as cottage cheese, is grated and then mixed with other ingredients. You can mix this grated paneer in the flour itself and makr paratha.
    • Onion- Finely chopped onion, it is optional though. It gives a crunch and together with paneer creates a great taste profile.
    • Green chili- chopped finely, ptional but recommended.
    • Cumin seeds- you can add roasted cumin powder as well.
    • Coriander leaves- chopped finely, coriander leaves make any Indian paratha recipe aromatic, flavourful and tasty. Do not skip it. But if you do not like it then feel free to skip it.
    • Garam masala- Indian garam masala makes any recipe very tasty. If not available then you can add kitchen king powder as well.
    • Red chili powder- Add paprika as it is mild else skip it if making for kids.
    • Ginger- Grated ginger taste so flavorful in paratha recipes, do not ignore it.
    • Salt as per taste
    • Oil to fry parathas

    How to make paneer paratha

    To make paneer paratha first grate the paneer and add finely chopped onion, green chili, green coriander, cumin seed, chili powder, grated ginger and salt as per taste. Stuff it the dough balls and roll out.

    So let see how to make paratha paneer paratha recipe at home step by step.

    1. First of all, make a soft dough using warm water. Keep it aside by covering it. This process makes the dough very soft by the time stuffing is ready.Paneer Paratha is very famous paratha and often served with curd or pickle mostly in every restaurant in India. This is an Indian flatbread which is stuffed with grated paneer or cottage cheese stuffing and seasoned with few spices. A great tiffin box recipe and can be eaten in any meal.
    2. In another mixing bowl grate the paneer or cottage cheese. Add all the listed ingredients for the filling and mix well. Adjust salt and chili as per your taste. Paneer ka paratha filling is ready.Paneer Paratha is very famous paratha and often served with curd or pickle mostly in every restaurant in India. This is an Indian flatbread which is stuffed with grated paneer or cottage cheese stuffing and seasoned with few spices. A great tiffin box recipe and can be eaten in any meal.
    3. Heat the griddle on medium flame.
    4. Divide dough and stuffing into equal parts. With this quantity, I made 10 parathas.
    5. Roll out a circle of about 3″ in diameter. Place 3-4 tablespoon stuffing and gently close it. Roll this around a 6-8″ diameter circle.
    6. Place it on the griddle. After a few seconds flip it to another side.Paneer Paratha is very famous paratha and often served with curd or pickle mostly in every restaurant in India. This is an Indian flatbread which is stuffed with grated paneer or cottage cheese stuffing and seasoned with few spices. A great tiffin box recipe and can be eaten in any meal.
    7. Apply oil and cook from both sides until golden brown. Repeat the same process with the rest of the dough balls.Paneer Paratha is very famous paratha and often served with curd or pickle mostly in every restaurant in India. This is an Indian flatbread which is stuffed with grated paneer or cottage cheese stuffing and seasoned with few spices. A great tiffin box recipe and can be eaten in any meal.
    8. Paneer paratha or stuffed cottage cheese flatbread is ready to serve hot with curd, pickle, or any chutney/dip.
    a close up of paneer paratha which is cut into triangles.

    Serving & Storing

    Masala chai, adrak vali chai (ginger tea), mango pickle, masala chaas, palak chutney, and green coriander chutney go very well with homemade paneer paratha.

    You can also serve any lassi like, plan sweet lassi, mango lassi, strawberry lassi, peach chutney, along with this cottage cheese paratha.

    Variations

    Adding any of the mentioned ingredients helps in making a different version of paneer paratha. Like add chopped palak (spinach), grated cauliflower, boiled mashed potato, grated broccoli, brussels sprout in the filling and roll the parathas.

    It will enhance the flavors and more filling with nutrients.

    Tips & FAQ's

    1. Just adjust salt and chilies as per your taste. This paratha/flatbread I find it very easy to make.
    2. Make a soft dough as this helps while rolling out parathas. Also after kneading cover the dough with a damp cloth and keep it aside for 15 minutes.
    3. Adjust chili as per your taste.
    a side view of paneer paratha served with pickle, curd and onion slice.
    Is paneer paratha good for health?

    Paneer paratha is a perfect balance of carbs, fats and protein if taken in macros as per your body requirement. %0 gram paneer provides 12 gram of protein and you can make two parathas in 60 gram of wheat flour. So definitely it makes a good choice if you do not wish to consume eggs. This cottage cheese paratha will help you to complete your protein requirement, so health with taste, a perfect combination.

    What side dishes goes well with paneer paratha?

    Boondi raita, borani raita, green chutney, peach chutney, masala chaas & mango lassi are few side dishes to go well with paneer paratha.
    You can serve paneer ka paratha with plain homemade curd as well.

    Similar paratha recipes

    • Gobhi Paratha
    • Aloo Paratha
    • Peas Paratha
    • Mooli Paratha

    Paneer Paratha is my entry for the letter P in A to Z Indian flatbreads

    • A- Ajwain Paratha
    • B- Besan Paratha
    • C- Cheela (Kuttu Ka Cheela)
    • D- Dosa (Vrat Ka Dosa)
    • E- Elaichi Roti (cheeni roti)
    • F- Farali Paratha Kuttu Ka Bherwa Paratha
    • G- Gajar Ka Paratha (carrot paratha)
    • H- Hara Pyaz Ka Paratha (spring onion paratha)
    • I- Indori Sev Paratha(Bhujiya Paratha)
    • J- Jain Khakhra
    • K- Kerala Parotta or Malabar Parotta
    • L- Lifafa Paratha(palak paneer lifafa paratha)
    • M- Multigrain Paratha
    • N- Nachini Pizza Paratha
    • O- Onion Capsicum Paratha

    For more paratha recipe check “Indian Flatbread“. For raita and chutney check categories “Raita” and “Chutney“.

    Paneer Paratha is very famous paratha and often served with curd or pickle mostly in every restaurant in India. This is an Indian flatbread which is stuffed with grated paneer or cottage cheese stuffing and seasoned with few spices. A great tiffin box recipe and can be eaten in any meal.

    Paneer Ka Paratha Recipe

    Paneer Paratha is very famous paratha and often served with curd or pickle mostly in every restaurant in India. This is an Indian flatbread which is stuffed with grated paneer or cottage cheese stuffing and seasoned with few spices. A great tiffin box recipe and can be eaten in any meal.
    5 from 4 votes
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    Course: Breakfast, Main Course
    Cuisine: Indian
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 10 Paratha
    Calories:
    Author: Bhawana

    Ingredients

    For Dough

    • 2.5 Cup wheat flour
    • ½ teaspoon roasted cumin seeds powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • Warm water

    For Stuffing

    • 200 Gram paneer/cottage cheese grated
    • 1 Medium sized onion chopped finely
    • 2 Green chili chopped finely
    • ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
    • 2 tablespoon coriander leaves chopped finely
    • ½ teaspoon garam masala
    • ½ teaspoon red chili powder (powder)
    • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
    • Salt as per taste
    • Oil to fry parathas

    Instructions

    • First of all, make a soft dough using warm water. Keep it aside by covering it. This process makes the dough very soft by the time stuffing is ready.
    • In another mixing bowl grate the paneer or cottage cheese. Add all the listed ingredients for the filling and mix well. Adjust salt and chili as per your taste. This is ready to fill.
    • Heat the griddle on medium flame.
      Divide dough and stuffing into equal parts. With this quantity, I made 10 parathas.
    • Roll out a circle of about 3″ in diameter. Place 3-4 tablespoon stuffing and gently close it. Roll this around 6-8″ diameter circle.
    • Place it on the griddle. After a few seconds flip it to another side.
    • Apply oil and cook from both sides until golden brown. Repeat the same process with the rest of the dough balls.
    • Paneer paratha or stuffed cottage cheese flatbread is ready to serve hot with curd, pickle or any chutney/dip.

    Notes

    1. Just adjust salt and chilies as per your taste. This paratha/flatbread I find very easy to make.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0g | Carbohydrates: 0g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 0mg | Potassium: 0mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 0mg | Iron: 0mg
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    1. Ritu Tangri

      October 21, 2018 at 3:29 am

      5 stars
      Feeling hungry now by looking at your paneer parathas. Well made and well presented.

      Reply
      • code2cook

        October 21, 2018 at 1:38 pm

        Thanks Ritu for liking paneer paratha.

        Reply
    2. Srivalli Jetti

      October 19, 2018 at 3:35 am

      Paneer parathas no doubt are everybody's favorite. You have done it well and nice presentation as well!

      Reply
      • code2cook

        October 21, 2018 at 1:43 pm

        Thanks, it was supposed to publish on april MM. finally got published in sep :).

        Reply
    3. Padmajha PJ

      October 16, 2018 at 7:40 am

      This is such a classic dish! Love these parathas as they are so good for any time of the day. And yes, home made paneer is always the best!

      Reply
      • code2cook

        October 21, 2018 at 1:49 pm

        Thanks PJ, yes paneer paratha is by default a great paratha everywhere.

        Reply
    4. preeti garg

      October 16, 2018 at 7:30 am

      This paratha is full on protein and paneer makes bread more soft and tasty.

      Reply
      • code2cook

        October 21, 2018 at 1:52 pm

        Thanks Preeti for liking paneer paratha.

        Reply
    5. Renu

      October 11, 2018 at 3:53 pm

      5 stars
      Panner parathas look so so tempting. The filling is so perfectly done and the parathas so nicely cooked. Would love to have some .

      Reply
      • code2cook

        October 11, 2018 at 4:56 pm

        Thanks Renu for liking paneer paratha recipe.

        Reply
    6. Mayuri Patel

      October 10, 2018 at 2:25 pm

      5 stars
      Its been ages since I've made stuffed paneer parathas. It use to be a regular flatbread at when the kids were young. Love the clicks Bhawana.

      Reply
      • code2cook

        October 11, 2018 at 4:57 pm

        Thanks di for liking paneer paratha recipe.

        Reply
    7. Gayathri Raani

      September 24, 2018 at 3:40 am

      I am always ready with Anny dish with paneer in them. This paratha with the spicy paneer filling is too delicious and the snaps are tempting a lot.

      Reply
    8. harini

      September 23, 2018 at 2:44 pm

      5 stars
      My little one says they look like mini quesadillas and she is drooling all over me 🙂 The filling sounds delicious and I have made paneer parathas in many variations. And I love this one too.

      Reply
    9. Priya Suresh

      September 22, 2018 at 1:13 pm

      Cant ask anything more, how prefect those paneer paratha looks ultimate and fabulous to enjoy just like that, we doesnt even need any side dish to have this parathas na.. Lovely flatbreads there.

      Reply
    10. Vaishali Sabnani

      September 22, 2018 at 5:24 am

      Paneer paratha looks fabulous ! I love the way you have plated it , perfect cuts and neatly arranged .
      This has always been a favourite one , though I always twist the recipe , but a wonderful paratha .

      Reply
    11. Sowmya

      September 20, 2018 at 11:59 pm

      Another classic paratha! My daughter and I absolutely love it! You have presented it so well!

      Reply

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