Paneer Pudina Paratha

Paneer Pudina Paratha is a kind of Indian flat bread filled with a filling made from cottage cheese flavored with cumin powder and mint leaves, fried on a skillet till crisp. The best way to serve paneer paratha is with some curd or homemade white butter. You can also have paneer paratha with some pickle.

Paneer paratha is one of the many popular paratha varieties from Punjab. parathas are popular breakfast recipes in punjabi homes and there are varieties of parathas made for breakfast like methi paratha, aloo paratha, gobi paratha, onion paratha and mooli paratha.

It is always better to make your own paneer – cottage cheese and use it in your recipes.

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 10-15 minutes

Makes: 6 parathas

Ingredients		Quantity
Paneer (crumbled)		1 cup
Pudina leaves (finely chopped)		1/4 cup
Green chilies (finely chopped)		2-3
Cumin powder		1 tsp
Turmeric powder		1/4 tsp
Lemon juice		1/2 tsp
Salt		to taste
Other ingredients
Chapathi dough	6 balls

Method

Mix all ingredients in a bowl and check for salt. Divide into 6 equal portions.

Roll out one dough ball into a small disc by dipping it into dry flour to prevent sticking. Place one portion of filling in the center of the disc. Wrap the dough around the mixture to form a ball. Make sure all the sides are completely sealed and no holes in the dough or the filling will come out when you roll it. Dip the ball into dry flour once again and roll out the parathas thin as you can. Shake off any excess dry flour and place the paratha on a hot skillet or tava. Fry till brown specs appear apply few drops of ghee and smear if you like it.

Store paratha in a covered or insulated container until ready to serve. Repeat with remaining dough.

Serve paratha hot with pickle, yogurt or butter.