Paneer paratha is a favourite choice for kids’ lunchboxes. It is nutritious and can be modified for the needs of growing children by using whole-fat paneer instead of low-fat and an extra dash of fat (ghee, butter or oil depending on preferences).
Ingredients
For the dough
200g whole wheat flour
2 tsp white oil
Pinch of chilli powder
Pinch of salt
For the Filling
200g low-fat paneer
100g onion
50g carrot
Small bunch of coriander leaves
1 green chilli
Salt to taste
Method
1. Grate the paneer.
2. Mince the carrots and onion separately.
3. Finely chop the coriander leaves and chilli.
4. Gently mix together all the ingredients for the filling.
5. Prepare the dough by mixing wheat flour, salt, oil and enough water. Keep aside for 15 minutes.
6. Divide the dough into 6 portions.
7. Roll out one portion into a disc, put just enough filling in the centre and pinch the edges of the circle
together to make a round ball. Roll out again in the shape of a paratha.
8. Heat a non-stick pan. Smear a little oil or ghee. Place the paratha in the centre and cook over a
medium flame, turning it over gently to brown both sides till done.
9. Repeat with the rest of the dough.
10. Serve hot with coriander-mint chutney.
Nutrients per paratha:
Calories – 207 kcal; Carbohydrate – 26g; Protein – 11g; Fat – 6.5g; Calcium – 103mg; Vitamin A – 107 IU.
