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    Home » Indian Bread » Paratha Recipes » Cheese Paratha | Cheese Stuffed Paratha Recipe

    Cheese Paratha | Cheese Stuffed Paratha Recipe

    Posted on August 28, 2020 · Last Updated on August 31, 2020 · By Srividhya G · Leave a Comment

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    Cheese Paratha – Quick and easy stuffed paratha recipe with the goodness of mixed cheese and Italian seasonings. Check out how to make this simple cheese stuffed paratha with step-wise pictures.

    close up shot of cheese paratha in a white plate with onion slices on the side

    For those who are venturing Indian cuisine, parathas are famous Indian flatbread stuffed with different vegetables or paneer. It’s quite popular in North India. Here is my fusion paratha recipe with cheese filling.

    As you all know from my meal planners , we love our parathas for breakfast and lunch, and I usually make it for our weekend brunch. And this cheese paratha is perfect for a relaxed weekend brunch.

    Guess what, unlike other parathas, you can whip this up with minimal effort. Are you wondering why? There isn’t any cooking work involved in preparing the stuffing. We mix the cheese and the seasonings, and that’s it. Once you have the dough ready, you need to stuff and roll and cook.

    Now the filling measure is up to your taste preference. For this paratha, I have used a mixed cheese blend. But you can use either mozzarella or cheddar. I recommend mild cheddar for this paratha.

    How I serve my parathas-

    If I make parathas on weekdays, I usually serve it with yogurt or butter. But if I make it over the weekend, I make some side dishes as well. That’s what I did for this paratha. I made some assorted sides, and I will share them soon. That’s one interesting chutney on top of the paratha here. Stay tuned for the recipe.

    cheese paratha with raisins chutney on top served in a white plate

    But you can serve the paratha with yogurt or with some pickle or butter.

    PS – I haven’t tried packing this paratha for our lunch yet. Also, I haven’t tested this recipe with vegan cheese.

    Now let’s get straight into the recipe.

    Cheese paratha recipe with detailed step-wise pictures-

    Prepare the dough-

    kneading the dough in nutrimill artiste for paratha
    • I prepared my dough in the Nutril mill artiste. You can prepare it any stand mixer or knead it hand also. 
    • In a mixing bowl, add the whole wheat flour, oil, and salt. First, mix it and then slowly add water little by little and knead into the soft dough. 
    • If you are using the stand mixer, follow the instructions accordingly. In my artiste, I first add all the dry ingredients and mix it in pulse mode. Then add ¾ cup of water and mix it using pulse mode. Then I knead the dough at speed 3 or 4 for 5 to 7 minutes. If needed, I add a tbsp or two of water. 
    • After kneading, let the dough rest for 20 minutes. Make sure you cover the dough. 
    kneaded dough
    • Divide the prepared dough into equal parts and roll them into smooth balls. I divided my dough into eight balls. 

    Prepare the filling-

    cheese paratha filling
    • In a mixing bowl, add the grated cheese, Italian seasoning, and red chili flakes and mix it.

    Stuff and roll the cheese paratha-

    • On a dusted surface, take one ball and roll it out into a small circle, 3 to 4 inches in diameter. Do not roll it too thin. Now take about 1 to 1.5 tbsps of cheese stuffing and place it in the center. Add the filling according to your dough size.
    cheese stuffed in rolled roti
    • Bring all the edges in a pleated/folded fashion towards the center. Usually, all the recipes call to pinch off the excess dough as we bring the edges to the center. But I don’t do that. I press the excess dough and flatten it. 
    • Now using the rolling pin, evenly roll the paratha into 6 to 7-inch circle. The paratha dimensions are to provide a rough idea. Depending upon the dough size and your preference, roll them. Also, you can roll into triangles or squares as well. Apply equal pressure when rolling. That’s something that I learned from my friend. Shake off the excess flour. 
    rolled paratha
    • Similarly, make all the parathas and keep them ready. If you are getting started with parathas, roll all the parathas first. As you become a pro, you can roll and cook simultaneously. 

    Cook the paratha-

    • Heat an iron tawa and make sure it is hot. Make sure the heat is at medium to medium-high. Tawa should always be hot. 
    • Place the rolled paratha on the hot tawa. Let it cook for 30 seconds or so, spread ¼ tsp of oil around the edges, and cook for 30 seconds.
    • Now flip the parathas and spread some oil (¼ tsp) on top of the paratha. Gently press the paratha with the spatula and cook until you see the brown spots like below.
    cooked paratha
    • Parathas will puff up too, and that’s a good sign. :-)
    • Note – Make sure you press the edges so that it cooks well. Add oil as required and flip the parathas as required. We need to cook until the parathas are crisp, and brown spots appear. Be a little generous with the oil. 
    • Place the prepared paratha separately and apply a small layer of butter. This step is optional. 
    top angle shot of stuffed paratha served on a white plate

    Recipe Notes-

    • You can prepare the filling with your preferred cheese and spice blends. Instead of red chili flakes, you can add finely chopped deseeded jalapenos as well. Cheese and jalapenos make the best combo. 
    • Do not overfill the stuffing and press evenly for soft and crisp parathas. Make sure your tawa is hot while cooking the paratha. 

    Other Paratha Recipes-

    • Radish Paratha
    • Brussels Sprouts Paratha
    • Broccoli Paratha

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    Cheese Paratha | Cheese Stuffed Paratha Recipe

    Cheese Paratha – Quick and easy stuffed paratha recipe with the goodness of mixed cheese and Italian seasonings.
    Prep Time20 minutes mins
    Cook Time30 minutes mins
    Total Time50 minutes mins
    Course: Breakfast, Brunch
    Cuisine: North Indian
    Servings: 8 yields 8 parathas
    Calories: 193kcal
    Author: Srividhya G

    Equipment

    • Mixing bowl
    • Tawa

    Ingredients

    Measurement Details: 1 cup=240ml; 1 tbsp=15ml; 1 tsp=5ml;

    For the filling-

    • ¾ cup cheese grated (I used a mixed blend of cheese)
    • 1 tsp red chili flakes or to taste
    • 2 tsp Italian seasoning

    For the dough

    • 2 cups whole wheat flour
    • ¾ to 1 cup water or as required to knead the dough
    • ¼ tsp salt
    • ½ tsp oil

    For the paratha-

    • 2 to 2.5 tbsp oil approx ½ to ¾ tsp for each paratha
    • 1 tbsp butter optional

    Instructions

    Prepare the dough-

    • I prepared my dough in the Nutril mill artiste. You can prepare it any stand mixer or knead it hand also.
    • In a mixing bowl, add the whole wheat flour, oil, and salt. First, mix it and then slowly add water little by little and knead into the soft dough.
    • If you are using the stand mixer, follow the instructions accordingly. In my artiste, I first add all the dry ingredients and mix it in pulse mode. Then add ¾ cup of water and mix it using pulse mode. Then I knead the dough at speed 3 or 4 for 5 to 7 minutes. If needed, I add a tbsp or two of water.
    • After kneading, let the dough rest for 20 minutes. Make sure you cover the dough.
    • Divide the prepared dough into equal parts and roll them into smooth balls. I divided my dough into eight balls.

    Prepare the filling-

    • In a mixing bowl, add the grated cheese, Italian seasoning, and red chili flakes and mix it.

    Stuff and roll the cheese paratha-

    • On a dusted surface, take one ball and roll it out into a small circle, 3 to 4 inches in diameter. Do not roll it too thin. Now take about 1 to 1.5 tbsps of cheese stuffing and place it in the center. Add the filling according to your dough size.
    • Bring all the edges in a pleated/folded fashion towards the center. Usually, all the recipes call to pinch off the excess dough as we bring the edges to the center. But I don’t do that. I press the excess dough and flatten it.
    • Now using the rolling pin, evenly roll the paratha into 6 to 7-inch circle. The paratha dimensions are to provide a rough idea. Depending upon the dough size and your preference, roll them. Also, you can roll into triangles or squares as well. Apply equal pressure when rolling. That’s something that I learned from my friend. Shake off the excess flour.
    • Similarly, make all the parathas and keep them ready. If you are getting started with parathas, roll all the parathas first. As you become a pro, you can roll and cook simultaneously.

    Cook the paratha-

    • Heat an iron tawa and make sure it is hot. Make sure the heat is at medium to medium-high. Tawa should always be hot.
    • Place the rolled paratha on the hot tawa. Let it cook for 30 seconds or so, spread ¼ tsp of oil around the edges, and cook for 30 seconds.
    • Now flip the parathas and spread some oil (¼ tsp) on top of the paratha. Gently press the paratha with the spatula and cook until you see the brown spots like below.
    • Parathas will puff up too, and that’s a good sign. :-)
    • Note – Make sure you press the edges so that it cooks well. Add oil as required and flip the parathas as required. We need to cook until the parathas are crisp, and brown spots appear. Be a little generous with the oil.
    • Place the prepared paratha separately and apply a small layer of butter. This step is optional.

    Notes

    • You can prepare the filling with your preferred cheese and spice blends. Instead of red chili flakes, you can add finely chopped deseeded jalapenos as well. Cheese and jalapenos make the best combo.
    • Do not overfill the stuffing and press evenly for soft and crisp parathas. Make sure your tawa is hot while cooking the paratha.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 161mg | Potassium: 130mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 251IU | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 1mg

    I am not a nutritionist. The nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It varies depending upon the product types or brands.

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