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Punjab · Breakfast

Paneer Paratha

Traditional 5. Paneer Paratha recipe

🧺 Ingredients

• 240g whole wheat flour
• 200g paneer (Indian cottage cheese), grated
• ½ tsp salt (for dough)
• 1 tbsp oil (for dough)
• 1 medium onion (100g), finely chopped
• 1-2 green chillies, finely chopped
• ½ tsp ginger, grated
• ½ tsp garam masala
• ¼ tsp red chilli powder
• ¼ tsp amchur (optional)
• 2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped
• ¼ tsp ajwain
• 4 tbsp ghee (for cooking)
• 180ml water

👩‍🍳 How to make Paneer Paratha

1. Make filling (3 mins, room temp): Mix grated paneer with onion, green chilli, ginger, garam masala, chilli powder, amchur, coriander leaves, ajwain, and ¼ tsp salt. Keep moist but not wet.
2. Knead dough (3 mins, room temp): Combine flour and salt, add oil, gradually add water to form soft dough. Cover 10 mins.
3. Divide and fill (5 mins, room temp): Divide into 8 balls, flatten, add 2 tbsp filling, seal edges completely, roll to 6-inch disc.
4. Flip and ghee (1 min, medium-high heat): Flip, apply ½ tbsp ghee, press lightly.
5. Second side (2 mins, medium-high heat): Cook until golden, flip once more, add ghee, cook until deep golden spots appear.

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