Palak Paneer Paratha Recipe

As a mom, I’m always on the lookout for ways to sneak veggies into my kid’s diet. I often make parathas, like broccoli paneer paratha, avocado paratha, beetroot paratha, and palak paratha at home. My daughter absolutely loves them! Today, I’m sharing a stuffed paratha recipe made with the goodness of spinach and paneer. Spinach is a superfood packed with essential nutrients, including high levels of vitamins K and A, protein, iron, and various minerals. Paneer is also a rich source of protein, making it an excellent choice for vegetarians. Together, they provide a nutrient-dense and healthful combination. This dish involves mixing spinach puree with whole wheat flour to form a dough, which is then stuffed with a flavorful filling of grated paneer, herbs, and spices. It’s easy to make and serves as a great option for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It’s also perfect for packing in kids’ lunch boxes. Serve it with chutney, plain yogurt, or pickle for a delicious treat! More Indian Spinach Recipes

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How to Make Palak Paneer Paratha

Wash the spinach and blend with ¼ cup of water to make spinach puree. Take wheat flour, salt, spinach puree, and oil in a bowl and mix well. Add water and knead the mixture to form a soft dough. Then, apply oil over the dough and let it rest for at least 15 minutes. For the paneer filling, combine grated paneer, finely chopped ginger, green chilies, coriander leaves, cumin seeds, red chili powder, garam masala, chaat masala, amchur powder, kasuri methi, and salt. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly. Divide the dough into equal portions. Dust and roll the dough ball into a 4-inch diameter circle. Place 2-3 tablespoons of filling in the center of the circle, then bring the edges together to seal it. Dust and roll gently to flatten the dough into a 6-8 inch diameter paratha. Heat a griddle or tawa. Transfer the paratha to the hot surface and cook until brown spots appear on both sides. Apply oil or ghee and cook until nicely browned. Serve stuffed spinach paneer paratha recipe hot with raita and pickle.

Tips & Variations

Vegan: If you are vegan, skip ghee and butter and use any cooking oil. Fresh Herbs: You can also add some chopped mint for extra flavor. Cheese: ¼ cup of grated cheese can also be added to the paneer filling to make stuffed spinach cheese paratha. Homemade Paneer: Best if homemade paneer is used since it will be softer than store-bought. Onions: You can also add finely chopped onions to the paneer filling. Leftover Paneer Bhurji: If you have leftover paneer bhurji, you can use it as a filling for this paratha.