Paneer Methi Paratha Recipe

Step 1: To begin making the Paneer Methi Paratha Recipe, we will first need to make the dough for the parathas

Step 2: In a large bowl add in 2 cups of whole wheat flour and some salt

Step 3: Use your fingers and stir in the salt into the flour

Step 4: Add water a little at a time and knead to make soft, pliable dough

Step 5: Knead dough for a couple of minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic

Step 6: Use the fold press and knead motion to make the dough smooth

Step 7: Next we will add a teaspoon of oil to coat the dough and knead little more

Step 8: You want a dough that will be soft smooth and not sticky

Step 9: Next we will divide the dough into 14 to 16 equal portions

Step 10: Cover the dough and allow the dough to rest until you the feeling ready

Step 11: While the dough is resting, lets prepare the filling for the parathas

Step 12: I am going to be using homemade paneer as it makes the parathas softer, but you can use store bought paneer as well

Step 13: In a large bowl; add in the homemade paneer

Step 14: Use your fingers or a fork and begin to crumble the cottage cheese

Step 15: Next add in 1 large chopped onion, lots of chopped methi leaves, finely chopped green chillies, cumin powder, and salt

Step 16: Combine all the ingredients well

Step 17: Divide the filling into 10 to 12 equal portions

Step 18: This process of dividing and keeping the portions of dough and filling ready, helps you gauge the number of parathas you can make and if you need more or less of the filling

Step 19: Take a paratha dough portion dust it in flour and flatten it on the rolling board by pressing it down

Step 20: Roll the dough out into approximately 3 inch diameter circles dusting with flour in between to prevent the dough from sticking to the surface

Step 21: Place this rolled dough to the side

Step 22: Take another dough portion, dust it with flour again and roll into approximately 3 inch diameter circle

Step 23: Now place the a portion of the filling onto the circle and spread it evenly around

Step 24: Next, take the other rolled portion of the dough and place it over the filling

Step 25: Press and fold the edges so that the filling does not come out while cooking the paratha

Step 26: Once sealed press down the paneer paratha with your palms to release any air pockets

Step 27: And give it a gentle roll with the pin to even it out

Step 28: Proceed the same way with the remaining paratha dough and filling portions

Step 29: Now we will get into the final steps of cooking a paneer methi paratha, preheat a skillet on medium heat and place the filled dough

Step 30: Allow it to cook on medium heat for about 30 to 45 seconds and flip over

Step 31: Add this stage add a teaspoon of ghee or oil and spread it around the paneer paratha

Step 32: Flip again, so the oiled side can cook on the skillet

Step 33: Spread a little more ghee and keep pressing the paneer parathas while on the skillet to cook the paratha evenly from inside out

Step 34: Do the flipping over process a couple of times until both sides get cooked, browned and crisp evenly

Step 35: Make sure you cook on medium heat as it allows the parathas to get a crisp on the outside and yet soft texture

Step 36: Once the paneer paratha is cooked transfer to a plate

Step 37: Continue to the remaining dough portions the same way

Step 38: Serve the Stuffed Paneer Methi Paratha Recipe along with a Raita for a wholesome breakfast or dinner