Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
2 cup

Whole Wheat Flour

1 ml

Water

1 pinch

Salt

1 tsp

Sunflower Oil

1 cup

Paneer (Homemade Cottage Cheese)

grated/crumbled

2 cup

Spinach Leaves (Palak)

finely chopped

2 tbsp

Kasuri Methi (Dried Fenugreek Leaves)

crushed

2 tsp

Red Chilli powder

0.25 tsp

Turmeric powder (Haldi)

1 tsp

Amchur (Dry Mango Powder)

1 tsp

Cumin powder (Jeera)

1 tsp

Salt

1 tbsp

Nutralite Classic Spread

to cook parathas

Step 1
~5 min

Knead a soft, pliable dough with whole wheat flour, water, salt, and oil. Let it rest for 20 minutes.

Step 2
~5 min

Grate or crumble the paneer.

Step 3
~5 min

Finely chop the spinach leaves.

Step 4
~5 min

In a bowl, mix the grated paneer, chopped spinach, kasuri methi, red chili powder, turmeric powder, amchur, cumin powder, and salt.

Step 5
~5 min

Divide the dough into equal portions.

Step 6
~5 min

Divide the palak paneer stuffing into equal portions.

Key Technique: Stuffing
Step 7
~5 min

Roll out a dough portion into a 3-inch diameter disc.

Step 8
~5 min

Place a portion of the palak paneer stuffing in the center of the disc.

Key Technique: Stuffing
Step 9
~5 min

Bring the edges of the paratha together and pinch to seal the filling inside.

Step 10
~5 min

Dust the stuffed paratha with dry flour.

Step 11
~5 min

Roll the paratha into a large circle, ensuring the filling doesn't come out.

Step 12
~5 min

Repeat the stuffing and rolling process with the remaining dough and filling.

Key Technique: Stuffing
Step 13
~5 min

Preheat a tawa (griddle) on medium heat.

Step 14
~5 min

Melt Nutralite spread on the tawa.

Step 15
~5 min

Place the stuffed paratha on the hot tawa.

Step 16
~5 min

Cook the paratha on both sides until browned and crisp, using more Nutralite spread as needed.

Step 17
~5 min

Serve hot with Boondi Raita and Aam Ka Achaar.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Ensure the dough is soft and pliable for easy rolling.

Don't overstuff the paratha to prevent tearing.

Cook on medium heat for even browning.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Dough can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with yogurt or raita.

Serve with pickles or chutneys.

Enjoy as part of a traditional Indian breakfast.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Boondi Raita
Aam Ka Achaar
Plain Yogurt

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

North India

Cultural Significance

Common breakfast and lunch item in North Indian households.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Diwali
Holi

Occasion Tags

Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner

Popularity Score

70/100