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Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024


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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.
Enjoy masala paneer naan recipe | Indian paneer butter masala naan | restaurant style paneer stuffed naan | paneer naan on tava | with step by step photos.
Masala Paneer Naan, Paneer Stuffed Naan recipe - How to make Masala Paneer Naan, Paneer Stuffed Naan
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Preparation Time
10 Mins
Cooking Time
30 Mins
Total Time
40 Mins
Makes
6 naans
Ingredients
For The Dough
2 1/4 cups plain flour (maida)
3/4 cup curd (dahi)
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
salt to taste
1 tsp oil
To Be Mixed Into A Stuffing
1 1/4 cups grated paneer (cottage cheese)
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 tsp ginger (adrak) paste
2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
1/4 cup finely chopped coriander (dhania)
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp chaat masala
salt to taste
Other Ingredients
plain flour (maida) for rolling
1 1/2 tsp black sesame seeds (kala til)
6 tsp butter
Method
For the dough
- 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.
How to proceed
- 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.
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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.
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To Be Mixed Into A Stuffing See the below image of list of ingredients for masala paneer naan.
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Other Ingredients. See the below image of list of ingredients for masala paneer naan.
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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.
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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).
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Add ¾ cup curds (dahi).
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Add 1 tsp sugar.
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Add 1 tsp baking powder.
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Add ½ tsp baking soda.
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Add salt to taste.
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Mix well.
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Knead into a soft dough using warm water.
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Apply 1 tsp of oil evenly over it.
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Cover with a damp muslin cloth and keep aside in a warm place for atleast 1 hour.
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Divide the dough into 6 portions.
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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).
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To make stuffing, in a deep bowl, add 1¼ cups grated paneer (cottage cheese)
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Add ¼ cup finely chopped onions.
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Add ½ tsp ginger paste.
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Add 2 tsp finely chopped green chillies.
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Add 1/4 cup finely chopped coriander (dhania).
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Add ¼ tsp turmeric powder (haldi).
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Add ½ tsp chilli powder.
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Add ½ tsp chaat masala.
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Add salt to taste.
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Mix well.
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Divide the stuffing into 6 equal balls.
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To make stuffing, in a deep bowl, add 1¼ cups grated paneer (cottage cheese)
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Take a portion of the dough, rolled in the plain flour.
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Using your fingers make a round vati shape.
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Put a portion of the stuffing in the centre.
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Press it lightly.
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Seal the edges completely.
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Roll again in plain flour.
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Roll into an oval shape 8' inch (200mm) by 4' inch (100mm) using a rolling pin.
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Sprinkle ¼ tsp black sesame seeds (kala til) evenly over it.
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Roll once more lightly so the seeds stick to the dough.
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Apply little water on the lower side of the naan.
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Heat an iron tava (griddle), and sprinkle some salt water on a hot iron tava so that the naan sticks the tava properly.
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Place the naan on the tava sprinkled with salt water immediately with the naan with sesame seeds side facing upwards.
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Cook on a medium flame till you see blisters on the naan.
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Turn the tava upside down on an open flame and cook the naan again while rotating the tava.
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Remove from the flame, apply 1 tsp butter.
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Repeat steps 1 to 14 to make 5 more naans.
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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.
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Take a portion of the dough, rolled in the plain flour.
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Roll the naan lightly, otherwise the naan will tear and stuffing will come out.
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You can also use wheat flour instead of plain flour.
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Use warm water only to knead the dough for best results.
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Roll the naan lightly, otherwise the naan will tear and stuffing will come out.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Energy | 325 cal |
Protein | 10.9 g |
Carbohydrates | 41.7 g |
Fiber | 0.4 g |
Fat | 12.8 g |
Cholesterol | 11.5 mg |
Sodium | 196.8 mg |
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shreya_the foodie
March 13, 2025, midnight
Awesome paneer stuffing and nice light naan.

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.

Nirmal Biswas
March 13, 2025, midnight
Very useful and nice tips

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks for the feedback !!! Keep reviewing recipes and articles you loved.

Kardam Dave
March 13, 2025, midnight
Sweetly made and amazing reciepe

Jaydip Basu
March 13, 2025, midnight
very good and useful

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Jaydip thanks for the feedback !!! keep reviewing recipes, articles you loved.

Kalyan Food Lover
March 13, 2025, midnight
My mother (age 56) has Blood pressure issue, and due to lack of knowledge of diet, her BP is not being controlled. With the help of this deep knowledge of diet, we can control her BP. Now we know what to have in her diet and what to avoid. Article is very much informative and beneficial for my Mother. Thank you Tarla Mam.

clifton
March 13, 2025, midnight

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks for the feedback !!! Keep reviewing recipes and articles you loved.