Cheese Paneer Paratha Recipe: A Protein-Rich Breakfast To Start Your Day

A delightful Indian flatbread stuffed with a mixture of grated paneer (Indian cottage cheese) and cheese, seasoned with spices, and cooked until golden brown. Deliciously satisfying!

Times Foodie

Updated Mar 28, 2025, 01:14 PM IST

Among all other varieties of stuffed flatbreads, paneer paratha is the healthiest one. Loaded with protein, it is a staple in Indian cuisine. It combines the goodness of paneer or cottage cheese with various aromatic spices like garam masala and chilli powder to create a flavourful filling.

Being perfect for breakfast, it can be enjoyed for lunch as well as dinner. Paneer paratha is a complete meal on its own but for an extra flavour, you can also pair this protein-packed flatbread with any pickle, raita or your favourite chutney. Adding in a generous layer of cheese that will melt into an oozing creamy layer will up the flavour and create a perfectly decadent bite.

Here is an easy recipe to make paneer paratha at home that is loaded with health and taste.

Paneer Paratha Recipe - Serves 8

Prep Time: 15 minutes, Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Paneer paratha is a delicious breakfast option that will also provide you with a daily dose of protein.

Quantity	Ingredients
2 cups	Whole wheat flour
1/2 tsp	Salt
2 tsp	Oil
As required	Water
200 gms	Paneer, crumbled
2 tsp	Cilantro, chopped
50 gms	Cheese, diced
1 chopped	Green chilli
1/4 tsp	Garam masala
1/4 tsp	Carom seeds
1/4 tsp	Red chilli poweder

Method

In a large bowl, combine atta, salt, and oil. Gradually add water, mixing until a soft, smooth dough forms. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 20-30 minutes.
While the dough rests, crumble paneer into a bowl. Add cilantro, diced cheese, green chilli, garam masala, ajwain, and salt. Mix well to combine.
Divide the dough into 8 equal balls. Roll each ball into a smooth disc. Keep the rolled discs covered to prevent drying. Heat a tawa over medium-high heat.
Take one dough disc and flatten it slightly. Roll it out into a 4–5-inch diameter circle. Brush the dough with about ¼ teaspoon of oil.
Spoon 1-2 tablespoons of the paneer filling onto the centre of the dough circle. Pinch the edges of the dough together to seal the filling inside, forming a pouch and roll it into a paratha.
Place the rolled paratha on the preheated tawa. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side, or until golden brown spots appear.
Brush or drizzle oil on the cooked side and flip the paratha. Cook the other side for a minute, then brush again with oil.
Repeat the same with the remaining dough and filling. Serve hot with your favourite chutney or raita.

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