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Golden-brown paneer paratha stacked on a plate with butter melting on top
BreakfastVegetarianNorth Indianmedium

Paneer Paratha

Whole wheat flatbread stuffed with spiced crumbled paneer

TOTAL TIME40 MIN
SERVINGS4 PORTIONS
CALORIES310 KCAL
REWARD XP+160 XP

INGREDIENTS

13 ITEMS REQUIRED
4 P
For the dough
For the stuffing
For rolling and roasting
NUTRITION TICKET (PER SERVING)
CALORIES310
PROTEIN11g
FAT16g
CARBS30g
EQUIPMENT
Mixing BowlRolling Pin & BoardFlat Griddle / Tawa

Execution Timeline

11 SEQUENTIAL TIMED STEPS

1KNEAD THE DOUGH
8 MIN

Combine the whole wheat flour and salt in a mixing bowl, then gradually add the lukewarm water while kneading until you get a soft, smooth dough that springs back gently when pressed.

Tip: The dough should feel noticeably softer than roti dough — this keeps the paratha from cracking around the stuffing
2REST THE DOUGH
5 MIN

Cover the dough with a damp cloth or lid and let it rest for 20 minutes so the gluten relaxes and the dough becomes easier to roll.

3MAKE THE PANEER STUFFING
6 MIN

In a separate bowl, mix the crumbled paneer with the chopped green chili, grated ginger, chopped coriander leaves, cumin powder, red chili powder, garam masala, and salt until evenly combined.

Tip: Crumble the paneer fine and evenly so the stuffing doesn’t tear through the dough while rolling
4DIVIDE THE DOUGH
3 MIN

Divide the rested dough into four equal portions and roll each one into a smooth ball between your palms.

5STUFF AND SEAL EACH DOUGH BALL
5 MIN

Flatten a dough ball into a small disc, place a generous portion of the paneer stuffing in the center, then gather the edges up and over the filling and pinch to seal completely.

Tip: Seal the edges firmly and dust with extra flour before rolling — a loose seam is the main reason stuffing bursts out
6ROLL OUT THE STUFFED PARATHA
4 MIN

Dust the sealed dough ball with flour and gently roll it out into a round paratha about 6 to 7 inches wide, rolling evenly from the center outward and applying light, even pressure.

Tip: Roll gently and evenly rather than pressing hard in one spot, so the stuffing doesn’t poke through
7COOK THE FIRST SIDE ON A DRY TAWA
2 MIN

Place the rolled paratha on a hot tawa and cook the first side without oil until small bubbles start to form on the surface.

8FLIP AND ROAST WITH GHEE
3 MIN

Flip the paratha, spread a little ghee evenly over the cooked side, then flip again and spread ghee on the second raw side, pressing gently with a spatula until golden-brown spots appear.

Tip: Press gently around the edges with the spatula — this helps the paratha puff slightly and cook through evenly
9FINISH ROASTING UNTIL GOLDEN ON BOTH SIDES
3 MIN

Flip the paratha once more and roast until both sides are evenly golden-brown with crisp edges, adding a touch more ghee if needed.

10REPEAT FOR THE REMAINING PARATHAS
5 MIN

Repeat the stuffing, rolling, and roasting process with the remaining dough balls and filling, stacking the finished parathas loosely so they stay warm without going soggy.

11REST BRIEFLY BEFORE SERVING
2 MIN

Let the parathas sit for a minute or two off the heat so the steam settles, then serve hot with butter, yogurt, or pickle.