Paneer paratha is a delicious Indian bread stuffed with spiced cottage cheese (paneer). Here’s a recipe to make paneer paratha:

Ingredients:

• For the dough:
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• Water (as needed)
• Salt (to taste)
• For the paneer filling:
• 1 cup crumbled paneer (cottage cheese)
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 green chili, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• Salt (to taste)
• Ghee or oil (for cooking)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the dough:

• In a mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour and salt.
• Gradually add water and knead the flour to form a soft dough. Adjust the water as needed.
• Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 15-20 minutes.

1. Prepare the paneer filling:

• In another bowl, combine the crumbled paneer, chopped onion, green chili, coriander leaves, cumin powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix well to combine all the ingredients.

1. Make the parathas:

• Divide the dough into equal-sized balls.
• Take one dough ball and roll it into a small circle of about 3-4 inches in diameter.
• Place a spoonful of the paneer filling in the center of the circle.
• Bring the edges together and seal the filling by twisting the dough at the top.
• Flatten the filled dough ball and dust it with some flour.
• Roll it out gently into a circular paratha of about 6-7 inches in diameter. Be careful not to let the filling come out.
• Repeat the process with the remaining dough balls and filling.

1. Cook the parathas:

• Heat a tawa (griddle) or a non-stick pan over medium heat.
• Place a rolled paratha on the hot tawa and cook it for a minute or until you see bubbles forming on the surface.
• Flip the paratha and drizzle some ghee or oil on top.
• Cook the other side for about a minute until it turns golden brown.
• Flip it again and drizzle ghee or oil on the other side.
• Press the paratha gently with a spatula to cook evenly, making sure it is cooked thoroughly.
• Remove the cooked paratha from the pan and place it on a plate.
• Repeat the process with the remaining rolled parathas.

1. Serve hot:

• Paneer parathas are best enjoyed hot off the pan.
• Serve them with yogurt, pickle, or any chutney of your choice.
• You can also serve them with a side of raita (yogurt-based dip) or a curry.

Enjoy your homemade paneer parathas!