Main DishesNovember 02, 2016
Calories
337
Sodium
825mg
34% DV
Fat
20g
31% DV
Protein
14g
28% DV
Carbs
7g
2% DV
Fiber
1g
5% DV
Cheese Paratha Recipe
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Cheese Paratha is a yummy breakfast dish made with the wheat flour and ajwain, stuffed with Indian cheese and little spices.
for the dough
1 cup whole wheat flour/atta, 120 grams
¼ tsp salt
1 tsp oil or ghee
water as required for kneading
for the cheese stuffing
½ cup tightly packed grated cheese, regular or cheddar cheese
¼ cup finely chopped onions
1 or 2 green chilies, finely chopped
¼ to ½ tsp crushed black pepper
ghee or oil as required for roasting the parathas
some whole wheat flour for dusting
1 cup whole wheat flour/atta, 120 grams
¼ tsp salt
1 tsp oil or ghee
water as required for kneading
for the cheese stuffing
½ cup tightly packed grated cheese, regular or cheddar cheese
¼ cup finely chopped onions
1 or 2 green chilies, finely chopped
¼ to ½ tsp crushed black pepper
ghee or oil as required for roasting the parathas
some whole wheat flour for dusting
the dough
In a large bowl add 1 cup whole wheat flour, ¼ tsp salt, 1 tsp oil or ghee.
Now, add some water.
Mix well and knead into a smooth and soft dough. add more water as and when required while kneading. Cover.
Keep the dough aside for 20 to 30 minutes.
the cheese stuffing
In a bowl add all the stuffing ingredients.
Mix well. Do not add salt.
the parathas
Take out two small balls of dough.
Flatten them and dust with whole wheat flour.
Using a rolling pin, roll them into about 4 to 5 inches diameter rounds.
Try making both the rounds of the same size.
on one of the rolled dough circle, place the cheese stuffing in the center and keep about 1 inch empty space from the sides.
gently place the second circle on top and press and seal the edges with your fingertips.
dust some flour on the stuffed paratha.
begin to roll the cheese paratha. dust some more flour if required.
roll the paratha into a round of about 7 to 8 inches in diameter or about the size of a normal roti or chapati.
on a hot tava/skillet/griddle place the rolled paratha.
when the base is partly cooked, flip the paratha.
spread some ghee on the partly cooked part.
Turn the paratha over and this time this side has to be cooked more than the previous side. you will see brown spots on the cheese paratha.
spread some ghee on this side too.
Turn the paratha over one more or twice till both the sides are cooked properly. you should see crisp brown spots on the cheese paratha.
Press the paratha edges with a spatula or spoon, so that they are fried well.
once the cheese paratha has cooked well. remove the paratha from the tava and serve.
Make all
Nutritions
Calories
337
Sodium
825mg
34% DV
Fat
20g
31% DV
Protein
14g
28% DV
Carbs
7g
2% DV
Fiber
1g
5% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat8g41%
Polysaturated Fat2g14%
Monosaturated Fat10g63%
Cholesterol38mg12%
Sodium825mg34%
Potassium154mg4%
Protein14g28%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber1g5%
Sugar1.0g2%
Vitamin A473IU9%
Vitamin B60.38mg19%
Vitamin C1mg2%
Calcium335mg33%
Iron0.8900000000000001mg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.