Paneer Paratha
Indian Indian - Regional Mains

Paneer Paratha

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  6 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Hand-stretched artisan flatbread baked against the searing clay walls of the tandoor, brushed with golden butter and fresh herbs.

Ingredients

  • • 300g paneer, finely grated
  • • 2 cups whole wheat flour (atta)
  • • 1 green chili, finely chopped
  • • 1 tsp Kashmiri chili powder
  • • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • • 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
  • • 1/2 tsp salt
  • • 3 tbsp ghee, for roasting

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Knead the flour with water into a soft dough; rest 20 minutes under a damp cloth.

2
Phase 2

Mix the grated paneer, green chili, chili powder, garam masala, coriander leaves, and salt.

3
Phase 3

Divide the dough into balls; enclose a portion of filling in each and seal the edges.

4
Phase 4

Flatten gently and roll into 15cm parathas without letting the filling escape.

5
Phase 5

Cook on a hot tawa with ghee until golden-brown spots appear on both sides.

6
Phase 6

Serve hot with yogurt or mango pickle.