Breakfast

Paneer Paratha (Low-oil)

30 min 2 serves Dt Manthan Sharma
BreakfastHigh ProteinVegetarian

Ingredients

  • •2 cups whole wheat atta + water + pinch salt for dough
  • •150 g paneer, grated
  • •1 green chilli, 1 inch ginger (finely chopped)
  • •¼ tsp garam masala, ½ tsp cumin powder
  • •¼ tsp amchur (dry mango powder)
  • •2 tbsp coriander, salt
  • •1 tsp oil / ghee per paratha

Method

  1. 1

    Knead a soft dough and rest 15 min covered.

  2. 2

    In a bowl, combine grated paneer, chilli, ginger, spices and coriander for the stuffing.

  3. 3

    Divide dough into balls. Flatten one, place a generous spoon of stuffing in the centre and seal.

  4. 4

    Dust with flour and roll gently into a 7-inch paratha.

  5. 5

    Cook on a hot tawa, flipping once. Brush with just ½ tsp ghee per side for the low-oil version.

  6. 6

    Serve hot with curd and mint chutney.

Dietitian's tip

Rolling gently keeps the stuffing intact. Great recovery breakfast for athletes.

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Recipe authored by Dt Manthan Sharma · © Dietwalaa