How to make Matar Paneer Parantha -
Paranthas stuffed with green pea and cottage cheese mixture. Matar paneer stuffed paranthas make a perfect breakfast or brunch served with a curd, raita or with dollops of butter or white makhan. These paranthas are stuffed with spicy green peas and cottage cheese mixture, making them super tempting and delicious
This recipe is from FoodFood TV channel & has featured on Turban Tadka.
Main Ingredients : Fresh Green Peas (ताज़े हरे मटर), Cottage Cheese
Cuisine : Indian
Course : Breads
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Matar Paneer Parantha Recipe Card
Hindi: matar
You might be picking out these emerald hued little jewels from your food. But, wait, before you do that anymore! As these are a good source of fibre and potassium, which keeps all of our body cells functioning properly. Just when you thought that green peas are only used to add that extra punch to your savoury dishes, try a rich, creamy matar ki kheer to satiate your sweet buds too!
Prep Time : 6-10 minutes
Cook time : 51-60 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Easy
Taste : Spicy
Ingredients for Matar Paneer Parantha Recipe
Fresh Green Peas boiled and lightly mashed 1 cup
Cottage Cheese grated 2 cups
Wheat flour (atta) 2 1/2 cups + for rolling
Gram flour (besan) 1/2 cup
Oil 1 teaspoon + for the dough
Cumin seeds 1 teaspoon
Ginger finely chopped 1 tablespoon
Green chillies finely chopped 2
Turmeric powder 3/4 teaspoon
Red chilli powder 1 teaspoon
Dried mango powder (amchur) 1 teaspoon
Dried fenugreek leaves (kasoori methi) 1 teaspoon
Salt to taste
Crushed dried pomegranate seeds (anardana) 1 teaspoon
Onion finely chopped 1 medium
Ghee 4 teaspoons
Chaat masala to sprinkle
Method
Step 1
Heat oil in a non-stick pan. Add cumin seeds and saute till fragrant.
Step 2
Add ginger and green chillies and sauté for half a minute. Add green peas, ½ tsp turmeric powder, red chilli powder, dried mango powder, dried fenugreek leaves and salt and sauté for 1-2 minutes. Switch off the heat and transfer the mixture in a bowl.
Step 3
Add cottage cheese, mix well and set aside to cool.
Step 4
Mix together wheat flour, gram flour, pomegranate seeds, remaining turmeric powder, salt and sufficient water in another bowl and knead into a dough. Apply a little oil on the dough. Cover and set aside for 15 minutes.
Step 5
Heat a non-stick tawa.
Step 6
Add onion to the green pea mixture and mix well.
Step 7
Divide the dough into equal portions and shape into balls. Take each ball, shape it into a katori. Place a portion of the stuffing, bring the edges together and seal the edges. Dust with dry flour and roll into a parantha.
Step 8
Place the paranthe, one by one, on the hot tawa and cook for ½ minute. Flip, apply ½ tsp ghee and flip again. Apply ½ tsp ghee on this side too and cook, turning sides, till both sides are evenly golden.
Step 9
Place the paranthe on the work top. Sprinkle chaat masala and cut each paranthe into pieces.
Step 10
Transfer onto a serving plate and serve hot.
Nutrition Info
Calories : 2412 Kcal
Carbohydrates : 291.4 gm
Protein : 108.5 gm
Fat : 90.5 gm
Other : 0
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