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पनीर मेथी रोटी - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (Paneer Methi Roti in Hindi)

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paneer methi roti recipe | healthy whole wheat paneer methi roti | cottage cheese fenugreek roti | with amazing images.

paneer methi roti recipe | healthy whole wheat paneer methi roti | cottage cheese fenugreek roti is a flavourful Indian bread made with commonly available ingredients. Learn how to make healthy whole wheat paneer methi roti.

To make paneer methi roti, combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl and knead into a soft dough, using little water. Cover with a lid and keep aside for 10 minutes. Divide the dough into 6 equal portions and roll out each portion into a 125 mm. (5”) diameter circle using a little whole wheat flour for rolling. Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and cook each roti, using ¼ tsp of oil, till it turns golden brown in colour from both the sides. Serve immediately with low-fat curds.

Cottage cheese fenugreek roti is an interesting variation of the common paneer parathas, this one is sure to win over several hearts with its mild flavour. The addition of methi increases the vitamin A content along with contributing diabetic-friendly benefits.

This healthy whole wheat paneer methi roti makes use of wholesome wheat flour instead of maida, which abounds in essential vitamins and minerals including fibre. This key nutrient is necessary to maintain a healthy digestive system. weight-watchers, diabetics and heart patients can avoid the use of sugar and enjoy this roti for breakfast for lunch.

Tips for paneer methi roti. 1. Remember to press the roti down with a spatula while cooking. Press gently all over to ensure uniform cooking. 2. We have used 1 tbsp curd in making the dough of this roti to make them soft, but if you don't have it on hand you can avoid it. 3. Fenugreek leaves can be replaced with chopped spinach leaves.

Enjoy paneer methi roti recipe | healthy whole wheat paneer methi roti | cottage cheese fenugreek roti | with step by step photos.

 

Paneer Methi Roti recipe - How to make Paneer Methi Roti

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Preparation Time

10 Mins

Cooking Time

15 Mins

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Total Time

25 Mins

Makes

6 rotis

Ingredients

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Method

For paneer methi roti
 

  1. To make paneer methi roti, combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl and knead into a soft dough, using little water. Cover with a lid and keep aside for 10 minutes.
  2. Divide the dough into 6 equal portions and roll out each portion into a 125 mm. (5”) diameter circle using a little whole wheat flour for rolling.
  3. Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and cook each roti, using ¼ tsp of oil, till it turns golden brown in colour from both the sides.
  4. Serve the paneer methi roti immediately with low-fat curds

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what is paneer methi roti made off?

 

    1. what is paneer methi roti made off? healthy whole wheat paneer methi roti is made from 1/2 cup grated low-fat paneer (cottage cheese), 5 tbsp finely chopped fenugreek (methi) leaves, 3/4 cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta), 1/2 tsp oil, 1 tbsp fresh low-fat curds (dahi), 1/2 tsp chilli powder, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi), a pinch of asafoetida (hing), 1/2 tsp sugar and salt to taste. See below image of list of ingredients for paneer methi roti.
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benefits of paneer

 

    1. Paneer + Low Fat PaneerPaneer 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 diabetesPotassium in paneer helps to reduce the effect of high sodium, by lowering blood pressure and contraction of blood vessels, resulting in improved heart health and reduced risk of heart attack. Great for weight loss and read the interesting article on benefits of paneer.
      Low fat paneer is has all the same nutrients as full-fat paneer, but it is minus the fat. 
      Step 3 – <strong>Paneer</strong>&nbsp;<strong>+ Low Fat Paneer</strong> :&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/recipes-using-paneer-985">Paneer</a>&nbsp;contains high quality&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/recipes-for-Protein-Rich-Foods-Indian-Veg-Protein-Rich-Recipes-695">protein</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/recipes-for-Calcium-Rich-375">calcium</a>&nbsp;which aids in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/recipes-for-Healthy-Low-Calorie-Weight-Loss-383">weight loss</a>. Since …
dough for paneer methi roti

 

    1. In a deep glass bowl put 1/2 cup grated low-fat paneer (cottage cheese). If you are not weight loss and healthy, then use regular paneer.
      Step 4 – In a deep glass bowl put&nbsp;<!--%3Cmeta%20charset%3D%22UTF-8%22%20%2F%3E-->1/2 cup&nbsp;<a href="glossary-grated-low-fat-paneer-1118i">grated low-fat paneer (cottage cheese)</a>. If you are …
    2. Add 5 tbsp finely chopped fenugreek (methi) leaves. Methi leaves are low in caloriepowerful antioxidant and cures mouth ulcers. Fenugreek leaves help in improving glucose and insulin responses, hence good for diabetics. The levels of cholesterol also reduced with intakes of fenugreek leaves. Rich in Vitamin K which is good for bone metabolism. They are good source of iron which is important for pregnant women as well as other individuals. Iron is a part of hemoglobin in the blood. A deficiency of iron may cause anaemia and that may decrease your work ability and make you fatigue easily. See all benefits of methi leaves here. 
      Step 5 – Add&nbsp;<!--%3Cmeta%20charset%3D%22UTF-8%22%20%2F%3E-->5 tbsp&nbsp;finely&nbsp;<a href="glossary-chopped-fenugreek-811i">chopped fenugreek (methi) leaves</a>.&nbsp;Methi leaves are&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/recipes-for-Healthy-Low-Calorie-Weight-Loss-383">low in calorie</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/recipes-for-Antioxidant-Rich-1054">powerful antioxidant</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;cures mouth ulcers.&nbsp;<a …
    3. Add 3/4 cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta). Whole wheat flour is excellent for diabetics as they will not shoot up your blood sugar levels as they are a low GI food.  Whole wheat flour is rich in Phosphorus which is a major mineral which works closely with calcium to build our bonesVitamin B9 helps your body to produce and maintain new cells, especially increase red blood cells. See detailed 11 benefits of whole wheat flour and why it's good for you.
      Step 6 – Add&nbsp;<meta charset="UTF-8" />3/4 cup&nbsp;<a href="glossary-whole-wheat-flour-gehun-ka-atta-gehun-ka-aata-429i">whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)</a>.&nbsp;Whole wheat flour&nbsp;is excellent for&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/recipes-for-Diabetic-Recipes-370">diabetics</a>&nbsp;as …
    4. Add 1/2 tsp oil.
      Step 7 – Add&nbsp;<meta charset="UTF-8" />1/2 tsp&nbsp;<a href="glossary-oil-671i">oil</a>.
    5. Add 1 tbsp fresh low-fat curds (dahi).
      Step 8 – Add&nbsp;<meta charset="UTF-8" />1 tbsp&nbsp;fresh&nbsp;<a href="glossary-low-fat-curds-low-cal-dahi-low-calorie-curd-low-fat-yogurt-1107i">low-fat curds (dahi)</a>.
    6. Add 1/2 tsp chilli powder.
      Step 9 – Add&nbsp;<meta charset="UTF-8" />1/2 tsp&nbsp;<a href="glossary-chilli-powder-red-chilli-powder-339i">chilli powder</a>.
    7. Add 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi).
      Step 10 – Add&nbsp;<meta charset="UTF-8" />1/4 tsp&nbsp;<a href="glossary-turmeric-powder-haldi-645i">turmeric powder (haldi)</a>.
    8. Add a pinch of asafoetida (hing).
      Step 11 – Add&nbsp;<meta charset="UTF-8" />a pinch of&nbsp;<a href="glossary-asafoetida-hing-113i">asafoetida (hing)</a>.
    9. Add 1/2 tsp sugar.
      Step 12 – Add&nbsp;<meta charset="UTF-8" />1/2 tsp&nbsp;<a href="glossary-sugar-chini-shakkar-278i">sugar</a>.
    10. Add salt to taste. We used 1/3 tsp salt.
      Step 13 – Add salt to taste. We used 1/3 tsp salt.
    11. Add enough water to make a soft dough. We used 1/8 cup of water.
      Step 14 – Add enough water to make a soft dough. We used 1/8 cup of water.
    12. Knead into a soft dough.
      Step 15 – Knead into a soft dough.
    13. Cover with a lid and keep aside for 10 minutes.
      Step 16 – Cover with a lid and keep aside for 10 minutes.
making paneer methi roti

 

    1. To make paneer methi roti recipe | healthy whole wheat paneer methi roti | cottage cheese fenugreek roti |  divide the dough into 6 equal portions.
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    2. Roll out each portion into a 125 mm. (5”) diameter circle using a little whole wheat flour for rolling.
      Step 18 – Roll out each portion into a 125 mm. (5&rdquo;) diameter circle using a little whole …
    3. Heat a non-stick tava (griddle).
      Step 19 – <meta charset="UTF-8" />Heat a non-stick tava (griddle).
    4. Place the uncooked roti on it.
      Step 20 – Place the uncooked roti on it.
    5. Cook the bottom of the roti for 30 upto seconds on medium heat till blisters appear on the paratha.
      Step 21 – Cook the bottom of the roti for 30 upto seconds on medium heat till blisters …
    6. Then grease the top of the roti with little oil.
      Step 22 – Then grease the top of the roti with little oil.
    7. Flip over.
      Step 23 – Flip over.
    8. Cook the bottom part of the roti for 15 seconds and grease the top of the roti.
      Step 24 – Cook the bottom part of the roti for 15 seconds&nbsp;and grease the top of the …
    9. Remember to press the roti down with a spatula while cooking. Press gently all over to ensure uniform cooking. 
      Step 25 – Remember to press the roti down with a spatula while cooking. Press gently all over …
    10. Keep flipping the roti for a few seconds till it turns golden brown. Your roti is ready.
      Step 26 – Keep flipping the roti for a few seconds till it turns golden brown. Your roti …
    11. Cook the remaining paneer methi rotis | healthy whole wheat paneer methi roti | cottage cheese fenugreek roti | and place in a plate.
      Step 27 – Cook the remaining <strong>paneer methi rotis | healthy whole wheat paneer methi roti | cottage …
    12. Serve paneer methi roti | healthy whole wheat paneer methi roti | cottage cheese fenugreek roti |  hot with curds or low fat curds.
      Step 28 – Serve <strong>paneer methi roti | healthy whole wheat paneer methi roti | cottage cheese fenugreek …
pro tips for paneer methi roti

 

    1. Remember to press the roti down with a spatula while cooking. Press gently all over to ensure uniform cooking. 
      Step 29 – <meta charset="UTF-8" /> Remember to press the roti down with a spatula while cooking. Press …
    2. You can also serve paneer methi roti | healthy whole wheat paneer methi roti | cottage cheese fenugreek roti | with achar.
      Step 30 – You can also serve <strong>paneer methi roti | healthy whole wheat paneer methi roti | …
    3. Fenugreek leaves can be replaced with chopped spinach leaves. 
      Step 31 – Fenugreek leaves can be replaced with chopped spinach leaves.&nbsp;
health benefits of paneer methi roti

 

    1. Paneer Methi Roti - for weight loss and PCOD.
      Step 32 – <strong>Paneer Methi Roti - for weight loss and PCOD.</strong>
    2. The use of whole wheat flour adds fibre to these rotis, which makes them suitable for weight loss and PCOD.
    3. Fenugreek adds in a dose of antioxidants, which helps in reducing inflammation in the body.
    4. Paneer abounds in protein and calcium. While protein helps to boost metabolism, calcium helps in bone strengtthening process.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate

Nutrient values (Abbrv) per roti
 

Energy79 cal
Protein2.6 g
Carbohydrates13.1 g
Fiber2.2 g
Fat2 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium12.8 mg

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Foodsie

June 24, 2022, noon

Soft gooey and flavor-filled these parathas are simply tempting... i usually make palak parathas but never thought that by adding paneer to it.. the complete taste and texture of this recipe would be so different... Nice one.

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n_katira

July 25, 2019, 10:42 a.m.

Healthy rotis with paneer and methi forming part of the whole wheat flour base.

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Zarna

Sept. 15, 2016, 12:34 p.m.

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Jeet

Dec. 19, 2011, 1:41 a.m.

Healthy roti..

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Tarla Dalal

Dec. 19, 2011, 1:41 a.m.

Hi Jeet, We are happy to know you liked the recipe. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how they turned out.. Happy Cooking !!

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