About
It is a delightful evolution of the traditional stuffed paratha, blending two beloved fillings—spiced mashed potatoes and soft crumbled paneer—into one flavorful package. The combination breaks away from the routine of single-stuffing parathas, adding both textural contrast and nutritional depth. The aloo provides satisfying carbs, while paneer adds a creamy richness and much-needed protein, making the paratha not just tastier but also more wholesome. The fusion of these two makes every bite more exciting and comforting. To take it a notch further, especially for kids, a generous grating of cheese can be added to the stuffing, transforming Aloo Paneer Paratha into a delicious cheese aloo-paneer paratha that feels indulgent yet remains nutritious. For working couples, this paratha is a convenient and well-balanced lunchbox choice—filling, energising, and easy to prepare in advance. It eliminates the need for multiple side dishes; a simple raita or pickle is more than enough. Fun Fact:In some parts of North India, leftover aloo-paneer parathas are even used as a base for street-style wraps by simply rolling them with salad and chutney—making them a quick snack or an evening meal on the go!
Step-by-step
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Firstly, grate 200 grams of paneer, and 2 boiled potatoes.
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Add 2 chilli, 1 inch ginger and 2 tbsp coriander.
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Also, add ¼ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp cumin powder, ½ tsp garam masala, ½ tsp aamchur, ½ tsp kala namak, ¼ tsp ajwain, 2 tbsp kasuri methi and ½ tsp salt.
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Mix well, ensuring all the spices are thoroughly combined.
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Now pinch a ball-sized piece of dough and roll it to about 4 inches in diameter.
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Place a ball-sized prepared aloo paneer stuffing in the centre.
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Take the edge and start pleating, bringing it to the centre. Also, join the pleats together and secure them with a tight pinch, pinching off excess dough.
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Sprinkle some wheat flour and roll slightly thick.
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On a hot tawa, place the rolled paratha and cook for a minute.
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Furthermore, flip the paratha when the base is partly cooked (after a minute).
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Also, brush oil or ghee and press it slightly. Flip again once or twice till both sides are cooked properly.
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Finally, serve hot Aloo Paneer Paratha with sauce, raita or pickle.
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Notes
- Firstly, you can also add finely chopped onion to the stuffing to get a good flavour.
- Additionally, the paratha must be roasted well so that the paneer will cook thoroughly.
- Additionally, roasting the paratha with ghee gives it a nice flavour.
- Additionally, you can add ¼ cup maida to the dough to make the paratha super soft.
- Finally, Aloo Paneer Paratha Recipe tastes great when the stuffing is made masaledar.
Original recipe by Hebbar’s Kitchen: https://hebbarskitchen.com/aloo-paneer-paratha-recipe/