Church Street New BEL Road

Paneer Paratha Recipe

Here’s an authentic recipe for Punjabi-Style Paneer Paratha, a wholesome stuffed flatbread filled with spiced grated paneer, perfect with butter, curd, or pickle.

Ingredients

For the Dough:

  • 2 cups whole wheat flour (atta)

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 1 tablespoon oil or ghee

  • Water (as needed for kneading)

For the Stuffing:

  • 1 cup paneer (grated or crumbled)

  • 1 green chili (finely chopped)

  • 1 tablespoon fresh coriander (finely chopped)

  • ½ teaspoon garam masala

  • ½ teaspoon roasted cumin powder

  • ½ teaspoon red chili powder

  • ½ teaspoon dry mango powder (amchur) or chaat masala

  • Salt to taste

For Cooking:

  • Ghee or butter (for frying on the tawa)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Dough

  1. In a bowl, mix wheat flour and salt.

  2. Add oil/ghee and mix well.

  3. Gradually add water and knead into a soft, pliable dough.

  4. Cover with a damp cloth and rest for 20–30 minutes.

2. Prepare the Stuffing

  1. In a mixing bowl, add grated paneer.

  2. Mix in green chili, coriander, garam masala, cumin powder, red chili powder, amchur, and salt.

  3. Combine well to make a uniform stuffing.

3. Stuff and Roll the Paratha

  1. Divide dough into medium-sized balls.

  2. Roll out one ball into a small disc (about 4–5 inches).

  3. Place 2–3 tablespoons of paneer stuffing in the center.

  4. Bring the edges together to seal tightly.

  5. Flatten gently and roll out into a paratha (6–7 inches), dusting with dry flour if needed.

4. Cook the Paratha

  1. Heat a tawa on medium flame.

  2. Place the paratha and cook for 30–40 seconds.

  3. Flip, apply ghee/butter on the cooked side, and press gently.

  4. Flip again, apply ghee/butter, and cook until golden brown spots appear on both sides.

Serve

  • Serve hot with a dollop of butter, curd, and pickle.

  • Best enjoyed fresh for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Savor the comforting taste of our Paneer Paratha, prepared with soft paneer and aromatic spices by our skilled chefs at our Church Street and New Bel Road locations. A perfect Punjabi treat for all food lovers.

Paneer Paratha