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मसाला पनीर नान रेसिपी - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (Masala Paneer Naan in Hindi)

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masala paneer naan recipe | Indian paneer butter masala naan | restaurant style paneer stuffed naan | paneer naan on tava | with 41 amazing images.

masala paneer naan recipe | Indian paneer butter masala naan | restaurant style paneer stuffed naan | paneer naan on tava is an Indian bread which will be enjoy not only by paneer fans but by those who don’t add paneer easily to their menu too. Learn how to make Indian paneer butter masala naan.

To make the dough of Indian paneer butter masala naan, combine the plain flour, curds, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a deep bowl and mix well. Knead into a soft dough using warm water. Apply 1 tsp of oil evenly over it. Cover with a damp muslin cloth and keep aside in a warm place for atleast 1 hour. Divide the dough into 6 portions.

To make masala paneer naan, divide the stuffing into 6 equal portions. Take a portion of the dough and roll in the plain flour, then using your fingers make a round vati shape. Put a portion of the stuffing in the centre and press it lightly, then seal it completely and roll again in plain flour. Roll into a 8" (200 mm.) x 4" (100 mm.) oval shape using a rolling pin, sprinkle ¼ tsp black sesame seeds evenly over it and roll it once more lightly so the seeds stick to the dough. Meanwhile, sprinkle some salt water on a hot iron tava. Simultaneously, also apply little water on the lower side of the naan. Place the naan on the tava sprinkled with salt water immediately with the naan with sesame seeds side facing upwards. Cook on a medium flame till you see blisters on the naan. Turn the tava upside down on an open flame and cook the naan again while rotating the tava. Remove from the flame and apply 1 tsp butter. Repeat steps 2 to 9 to make 5 more naans. Serve the masala paneer naan immediately with sabzi of your choice.

A flavourful stuffed naan with a filling of paneer, onions, green chillies and coriander, restaurant style paneer stuffed naan is indeed a dish that will set you apart as a gourmet chef! Dotted with black sesame seeds, you will enjoy its appeal and flavour even more.

Paneer naan on tava cooks really well without the need for a tandoor. A dollop of butter on the hot naan is absolutely drooling. While paneer is readily available in the market, when time permits you can make paneer at home too!

The melt-in-mouth texture of Indian paneer butter masala naan will surely make you yearn for a second helping. Serve it with Punjabi malai kofta and boondi raita to make a satiating meal.

Tips to make masala paneer naan. 1. Roll the naan lightly, otherwise the naan will tear and stuffing will come out. 2. You can also use wheat flour instead of plain flour. 3. Use warm water only to knead the dough for best results.

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Masala Paneer Naan, Paneer Stuffed Naan recipe - How to make Masala Paneer Naan, Paneer Stuffed Naan

Preparation Time

10 Mins

Cooking Time

30 Mins

Total Time

40 Mins

Makes

6 naans

Ingredients

For The Dough

To Be Mixed Into A Stuffing

Other Ingredients

Method

For the dough
 

  1. Combine the plain flour, curds, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a deep bowl and mix well.
  2. Knead into a soft dough using warm water.
  3. Apply 1 tsp of oil evenly over it. Cover with a damp muslin cloth and keep aside in a warm place for atleast 1 hour.
  4. Divide the dough into 6 portions.


How to proceed
 

  1. To make masala paneer naan, divide the stuffing into 6 equal portions.
  2. Take a portion of the dough and roll in the plain flour, then using your fingers make a round vati shape.
  3. Put a portion of the stuffing in the centre and press it lightly, then seal it completely and roll again in plain flour.
  4. Roll into a 8" (200 mm. ) x 4" (100 mm. ) oval shape using a rolling pin, sprinkle ¼ tsp black sesame seeds evenly over it and roll it once more lightly so the seeds stick to the dough.
  5. Meanwhile, sprinkle some salt water on a hot iron tava.
  6. Simultaneously, also apply little water on the lower side of the naan.
  7. Place the naan on the tava sprinkled with salt water immediately with the naan with sesame seeds side facing upwards.
  8. Cook on a medium flame till you see blisters on the naan. Turn the tava upside down on an open flame and cook the naan again while rotating the tava.
  9. Remove from the flame and apply 1 tsp butter.
  10. Repeat steps 2 to 9 to make 5 more naans.
  11. Serve the masala paneer naan immediately with sabzi of your choice.

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what is masala paneer naan made of?

 

    1. masala paneer naan recipe | Indian paneer butter masala naan | restaurant style paneer stuffed naan | paneer naan on tava | is made of cheap and easily available ingredients in India: for the dough for the stuffing for topping See the below image of list of ingredients for masala paneer naan.
    2. To Be Mixed Into A Stuffing See the below image of list of ingredients for masala paneer naan.
    3. Other Ingredients. See the below image of list of ingredients for masala paneer naan.
how to make dough for masala paneer naan

 

    1. To make masala paneer naan recipe | Indian paneer butter masala naan | restaurant style paneer stuffed naan | paneer naan on tava |, in a deep bowl, combine 2 ¼ cups plain flour (maida).
    2. Add ¾ cup curds (dahi).
    3. Add 1 tsp sugar.
    4. Add 1 tsp baking powder.
    5. Add ½ tsp baking soda.
    6. Add salt to taste.
    7. Mix well. 
    8. Knead into a soft dough using warm water. 
    9. Apply 1 tsp of oil evenly over it.
    10. Cover with a damp muslin cloth and keep aside in a warm place for atleast 1 hour.
    11. Divide the dough into 6 portions. 
how to make stuffing for masala paneer naan

 

    1. To make stuffing, in a deep bowl, add 1¼ cups grated paneer (cottage cheese)
    2. Add ¼ cup finely chopped onions.
    3. Add ½ tsp ginger paste.
    4. Add 2 tsp finely chopped green chillies.
    5. Add 1/4 cup finely chopped coriander (dhania).
    6. Add ¼ tsp turmeric powder (haldi).
    7. Add ½ tsp chilli powder.
    8. Add ½ tsp chaat masala
    9. Add salt to taste.
    10. Mix well.
    11. Divide the stuffing into 6 equal balls.
how to roll and cook masala paneer naan

 

    1. Take a portion of the dough, rolled in the plain flour.
    2. Using your fingers make a round vati shape. 
    3. Put a portion of the stuffing in the centre.
    4. Press it lightly.
    5. Seal the edges completely.
    6. Roll again in plain flour. 
    7. Roll into an oval shape 8' inch (200mm) by 4' inch (100mm) using a rolling pin.
    8. Sprinkle ¼ tsp black sesame seeds (kala til) evenly over it.
    9. Roll once more lightly so the seeds stick to the dough. 
    10. Apply little water on the lower side of the naan.
    11. Heat an iron tava (griddle), and sprinkle some salt water on a hot iron tava so that the naan sticks the tava properly.
    12. Place the naan on the tava sprinkled with salt water immediately with the naan with sesame seeds side facing upwards.
    13. Cook on a medium flame till you see blisters on the naan.
    14. Turn the tava upside down on an open flame and cook the naan again while rotating the tava.
    15. Remove from the flame, apply 1 tsp butter.
    16. Repeat steps 1 to 14 to make 5 more naans.
    17. Serve masala paneer naan recipe | Indian paneer butter masala naan | restaurant style paneer stuffed naan | paneer naan on tava | immediately with subzi of your choice.
pro tips to make masala paneer naan

 

    1. Roll the naan lightly, otherwise the naan will tear and stuffing will come out.
    2. You can also use wheat flour instead of plain flour.
    3. Use warm water only to knead the dough for best results.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Nutrient values (Abbrv) per naan
Energy325 cal
Protein10.9 g
Carbohydrates41.7 g
Fiber0.4 g
Fat12.8 g
Cholesterol11.5 mg
Sodium196.8 mg

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shreya_the foodie

March 13, 2025, midnight

Awesome paneer stuffing and nice light naan.

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Archana M

March 13, 2025, midnight

Soft and fluffy naan, the paneer filling is so creamy and tasty. A paratha,enjoyed best when straight from the pan.

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Nirmal Biswas

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Very useful and nice tips

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Sweetly made and amazing reciepe

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