Paneer Parathas Video by Tarla Dalal

Paneer Parathas Video by Tarla Dalal

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Paneer also known as cottage cheese is used in a variety of dishes world over. It forms a part of salads, main course dishes and even desserts in the form of cream cheese. Known as the indian cheese, paneer is one of the most versatile ingredients available for cooking. Women in punjab make their own paneer by adding curds to milk thus making it curdle. This paneer can then be grated or crumbled and combined with a blend of subtle masalas making it an ideal stuffing for a parathas. Make these delicious parathas for your family or guests and watch them disappear in a jiffy.

  

Recipe Description for Paneer Parathas, Punjabi Paneer Paratha

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Makes 5 parathas
Show me for parathas


Ingredients


For The Paneer Parathas Dough
3/4 cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)
3/4 cup plain flour (maida)
2 tsp oil
salt to taste

To Be Mixed Into A Stuffing For Paneer Parathas
1 1/2 cups grated paneer (cottage cheese)
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
1/2 tsp dried mango powder (amchur)
salt to taste
1/2 tsp chilli powder

Other Ingredients For Paneer Parathas
whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta) for rolling
ghee for greasing and cooking

For Serving With Paneer Parathas
curd (dahi)

Method

For the paneer parathas dough

  1. Combine all the ingredients and knead into a soft, smooth dough using enough water.
  2. Keep aside for 30 minutes.

How to proceed to make paneer parathas

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  2. Roll out one portion of the dough into a circle of 75 mm. (3") diameter using whole wheat flour for rolling.
  3. Place one portion of the stuffing in the centre of the circle. Bring together all the sides in the centre and seal tightly.
  4. Roll out again into a circle of 125 mm. (5") in diameter, using whole wheat flour for rolling.
  5. Cook on a hot tava (griddle), using a little ghee, till both sides are golden brown in colour.
  6. Repeat with the remaining dough and stuffing to make 4 more {span class="bold1"}paneer parathas{/span}.
  7. Serve the {span class="bold1"}paneer parathas{/span} hot with curds.

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RECIPE SOURCE : Punjabi KhanaBuy this cookbook

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