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paneer and vegetable paratha recipe | mixed veg paratha with paneer | healthy paneer vegetable paratha |
Tarla Dalal
15 January, 2021
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paneer and vegetable paratha is a healthy paneer vegetable paratha which is a perfect snack for kids when they come home from school.
paneer and vegetable paratha is made from simples ingredients like paneer, whole wheat flour, green peas, carrots, beetroot and Indian spices. You can put any vegetables you have leftover and mix and match to make mixed veg paratha with paneer.
See why we think this is a healthy paneer vegetable paratha? Lets understand the ingredients. Paneer contains high quality protein and calcium which aids in weight loss. Since paneer is low in carbs and high in protein it gets digested slowly and hence good for diabetes. Vegetables used in the recipe as high in fibre and low in calories and the base of the paneer and vegetable paratha is made from whole wheat flour.
So this mixed veg paratha with paneer could be also had for a healthy breakfast. Replace full fat paneer with low fat paneer and this can serve as a low calories weight loss paratha or paratha for diabetics.
Serve paneer and vegetable paratha with some low fat curds to complete a healthy evening snack.
Learn to make paneer and vegetable paratha recipe | mixed veg paratha with paneer | healthy paneer vegetable paratha | with step by step photos below.
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Preparation Time
10 Mins
Cooking Time
20 Mins
Total Time
30 Mins
Makes
4 parathas
Ingredients
For The Dough
3/4 cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)
1/2 tsp oil
salt to taste
To Be Mixed Into A Filling
1/4 cup boiled and mashed green peas
1/4 cup grated carrot
1/4 cup grated paneer (cottage cheese)
2 tbsp grated beetroot
1 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)
1 tsp finely chopped green chillies
salt and to taste
Other Ingredients For Paneer and Vegetable Paratha
whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta) for rolling
4 tsp ghee for cooking
For Serving With Paneer and Vegetable Paratha
fresh curd (dahi)
Method
- Combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl and knead into a soft dough using enough water. Keep aside.
- To make paneer and vegetable paratha, divide the filling into 4 equal portions. Keep aside.
- Divide the dough into 4 equal portions.
- Roll a portion of the dough into a 125 mm. (5") diameter circle using a little whole wheat flour for rolling.
- Place a portion of the filling in the centre of the circle.
- Bring together all the sides in the centre and seal tightly.
- Roll again into a circle of 150 mm. (6”) diameter circle using a little whole wheat flour for rolling.
- Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and cook the paneer and vegetable paratha using a 1 tsp of ghee until golden brown spots appear on both the sides.
- Repeat with the remaining dough and stuffing to make 3 more paneer and vegetable parathas.
- Serve the paneer and vegetable paratha immediately with fresh curds.
Paneer and Vegetable Paratha recipe with step by step photos
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For making the dough of paneer and vegetable paratha | mixed vegetable paneer paratha for kids | healthy vegetable paratha, take a deep bowl and add the flour to it. We need to take a deep bowl so that the flour and the other ingredients do not fall off while we are mixing or kneading the dough.
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Add ½ tsp of oil to this. Adding oil makes the rotis soft.
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Add salt.
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Add water little by little. Be careful while adding water. Adding too much of water initially will make it difficult for you to knead.
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Mix it well with your hands. Gather the flour from all sides. Add more water if it is required.
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Make a soft dough by kneading well.
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Cover the dough of paneer and vegetable paratha with a lid and keep aside for 15 minutes.
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For making the dough of paneer and vegetable paratha | mixed vegetable paneer paratha for kids | healthy vegetable paratha, take a deep bowl and add the flour to it. We need to take a deep bowl so that the flour and the other ingredients do not fall off while we are mixing or kneading the dough.
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To make the stuffing of paneer and vegetable paratha | mixed veg paratha with paneer | healthy paneer vegetable paratha | take a deep bowl and add grated paneer to it.
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To this add veggies. Begin with grated carrot.
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Then add boiled green peas.
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Add some grated beetroot as well. This lends a pretty pink colour to the stuffing when mixed.
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Add finely chopped green chillies and coriander.
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Add salt.
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Mix well using a spoon. Keep the stuffing of paneer and vegetable paratha aside.
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To make the stuffing of paneer and vegetable paratha | mixed veg paratha with paneer | healthy paneer vegetable paratha | take a deep bowl and add grated paneer to it.
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To make paneer and vegetable paratha | mixed veg paratha with paneer | healthy paneer vegetable paratha | divide the dough into 4 equal portions.
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Roll out a portion of the dough into a 125 mm. (5") diameter circle, using a little whole wheat flour for rolling.
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Place a portion of the stuffing in the centre of the circle.
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Bring together all the sides in the centre and seal tightly.
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Again roll out into a circle of 150 mm. (6”) diameter, using a little whole wheat flour for rolling.
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Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and place the paneer and vegetable paratha on it. Allow it to cook slightly.
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Turn the paratha and allow it to cook slightly on the other side as well.
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Cook the paratha, on a medium flame using ½ tsp of ghee.
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Cook till the paratha turns golden brown in colour from both the sides. Repeat the steps to make 3 more paneer and vegetable parathas.
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Serve paneer and vegetable paratha recipe | mixed veg paratha with paneer | healthy paneer vegetable paratha | immediately with homemade curds using cows milk to complete a perfect healthy breakfast.
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To make paneer and vegetable paratha | mixed veg paratha with paneer | healthy paneer vegetable paratha | divide the dough into 4 equal portions.
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- Q. Are the vegetables like carrot and beetroot pre cooked when added to the stuffing of the paratha ? A. No as they are grated so no cooking required.
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Paneer and Vegetable Paratha – rich in protein & fibre.
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- Protein being a good source of protein helps to boost metabolism.
- The fibre (3.5 g per paratha) will help to satiate you and keep you full for long hours.
- The fibre also adds in antioxidants which helps fight inflammation.
- Weight watchers and heart patients can also enjoy these parathas as they are made with wheat flour and not maida. They can make their choice between full fat paneer and low fat paneer depending on the fat allowed per day.
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Paneer and Vegetable Paratha – rich in protein & fibre.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 176 cal |
| Protein | 5.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 21.4 g |
| Fiber | 4.3 g |
| Fat | 8.2 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 10.6 mg |
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Payal Parikh 86
Jan. 16, 2016, 10:27 a.m.
This paratha is a great combination of all vegetables along with paneer, it is very filling and great option for breakfast with a bowl of curds.
