Tasty Paneer Paratha with Zesty Hari Chutney

Stuffed Parathas can made in many different variations . They are very healthy and loved by children and can be had for breakfast and dinner. This version with paneer has a unique softness that can simply make you enjoy every bite.

Hari chutney is the perfect accompaniment for these paneer parathas which have a mild flavor. Coriander is blended with some unique aromatic spices that make it more zesty. 

Preparation Time: 20 min

Cooking Time: 30 min

Serves: 6 parathas

Ingredients:

• 2 cups atta
• 1/4 tsp ajwain
• 1/2 tsp oil
• pinch of salt

For stuffing

• 1 cup grated paneer/cottage cheese
• 1/2 cup fine chopped onions
• 3 tbsp finely chopped cilantro/coriander
• 4 finely chopped green chillies
• 1/2 inch grated ginger
• 1/2 tsp amchur powder
• salt to taste

Preparation

Making Dough for paratha

Take flour,mix salt and ajwain to it then add three-fourth cup of warm water gradually, knead to make a smooth dough. And keep aside for 15 min.

To make filling

Mix all the above ingredients of filling nicely and keep aside

Making the paratha

Break the dough in 6 equal portions,roll each portion in a ball and flatten it by pressing.

Place 1 1/2 table spoon of stuffing on it and enclose it.Seal the edges completely so that stuffing does not come out.

Flatten again, sprinkle a little flour and roll them with a rolling pin to approximately six-inch diameter.

Heat a frying pan(tawa), place paratha on it and cook on moderate heat for three minutes.

Turn it and pour half a tablespoon of oil, spread it on paratha and shallow fry over low heat.

Turn it and again pour half a tablespoon of oil on other side, cook on low heat till golden brown

Serve hot with fresh coriander chutney

Hari Chutney

Ingredients

• 1 big bunch corainder leaves
• 1 small chopped tomato
• 4-5 garlic pods
• 1/2 inch ginger
• 1/2 tsp cummin/jeera seeds
• 1/4 tsp black salt
• 1/4 tsp amchur powder
• 2 green chillies
• pinch of asafoetida/hing
• salt to taste

Procedure

Blend all the above ingredients into a fine paste and serve with any stuffed paratha