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bajra methi paneer paratha recipe | paneer bajre ka paratha | bajra methi paneer paratha for diabetes | winter special - stuffed bajra paneer paratha are a nourishing Indian bread good to bite into. Learn how to make paneer bajre ka paratha.

To make bajra methi paneer paratha, for the dough in a blender lightly crush the fenugreek leaves and the garlic with a little salt. Combine the bajra flour, crushed fenugreek leaves and salt and knead into a soft dough using approx. 1/4 cup of hot water. Keep aside. Then divide the dough into 4 equal portions and roll out a portion in between two greased plastic sheets into a circle of approx. 100 mm. to 125 mm. (4" to 5") diameter circle. Place a portion of the filling mixture on one half of the rolled circle and fold it over to make a semi-circle. Lift the paratha carefully and place it on a greased non-stick tava. Cook the paratha on a slow flame using 1/2 tsp of oil till they turn golden brown in colour from both sides. This would take approx. 1½ minutes. Cook the centre of the paratha by holding the paratha with a pair of tongs in a vertical position and cooking till it turns golden brown in colour. Repeat with the remaining dough portions and filling mixture to make 3 more parathas. Serve the bajra, methi and paneer parathas hot.

Paneer bajre ka paratha are stuffed with a delicately spiced mixture of paneer and tomatoes. Both paneer and methi are calcium rich with a wealth of fibre from methi. Calcium helps to strengthen bones. Preferably, use fresh home-made paneer made with low calorie milk if you have to restrict the amount of fat intake.

These bajra methi paneer paratha for diabetes are suitable for heart patients, weight loss, and healthy individuals too. Being cooked with minimal oil, they are absolutely healthy. One stuffed paratha is what we would recommend as a serving size.

pregnant women and senior citizens who wish to make up for their daily calcium requirement, can also opt for this winter special - stuffed bajra paneer paratha. If you wish, do not stuff the paneer bajre ka paratha. Just crumble some paneer and make the bajra and methi rotis. They are yummy on their own too. This is slightly easy to roll and time saving too.

Tips for bajra methi paneer paratha. 1. You will need to grease the plastic sheets again as you roll other parathas. If you find your paratha sticking to the sheets, then grease them. 2. Cook the centre of the paratha by holding the paratha with a pair of tongs in a vertical postion and cooking till golden brown. We must cook this area. 3. Cook this paratha always on a low flame. 4. Take 2 plastic sheets (you can cut it from your ziplock bag) and grease with oil. The plastic sheet should be the size of your rolling board. As you will roll the dough between the sheets. Note that the dough will not roll and have cracks if you try rolling it the traditional way.

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Bajra, Methi and Paneer Parathas

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Bajra, Methi and Paneer Parathas recipe - How to make Bajra, Methi and Paneer Parathas

Preparation Time:    Cooking Time:    Total Time:     4Makes 4 parathas
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Ingredients


For The Dough
1 cup bajra (black millet) flour
1 cup fenugreek (methi) leaves , chopped
2 large garlic (lehsun) cloves , chopped
1 tsp low fat curds (dahi)
salt to taste

To Be Mixed Into A Filling
1/2 cup crumbled low fat paneer (cottage cheese)
1/2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
1/8 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/4 tsp dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)
3 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)
1/2 cup finely chopped tomatoes
salt to taste

Other Ingredients For Bajra , Methi and Paneer Parathas
2 1/4 tsp oil for greasing and cooking

Method
For the dough

    For the dough
  1. In a blender lightly crush the fenugreek leaves and the garlic with a little salt.
  2. Combine the bajra flour, crushed fenugreek leaves and salt and knead into a soft dough using approx. 1/4 cup of hot water. Keep aside.

How to proceed

    How to proceed
  1. To make bajra, methi and paneer parathas, divide the filling into 4 equal portions.
  2. Divide the dough into 4 equal portions and roll out a portion in between two greased plastic sheets into a circle of approx. 100 mm. To 125 mm. (4" to 5") diameter circle.
  3. Place a portion of the filling mixture on one half of the rolled circle and fold it over to make a semi-circle.
  4. Grease a non-stick tava (griddle) with ¼ tsp of oil and place the paratha carefully on it.
  5. Cook the paratha on a slow flame using 1/2 tsp of oil till they turn golden brown in colour from both sides. This would take approx. 1½ minutes.
  6. Cook the centre of the paratha by holding the paratha with a pair of tongs in a vertical position and cooking till it turns golden brown in colour.
  7. Repeat with the remaining dough portions and filling mixture to make 3 more parathas.
  8. Serve the bajra, methi and paneer parathas hot.

Disclaimer:

    Disclaimer:
  1. It is highly recommended that this recipe be relished by diabetics only occasionally and in small quantities. This is just a mere ‘treat’ and does not qualify for a regular diabetic menu.
Nutrient values (Abbrv) per paratha
Energy113 cal
Protein4.1 g
Carbohydrates18.5 g
Fiber3.8 g
Fat2.6 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium21.9 mg
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    benefits of bajra

benefits of fenugreek ( methi ) leaves

    benefits of fenugreek ( methi ) leaves

dough for bajra methi paneer paratha

    dough for bajra methi paneer paratha
  1. For the dough of bajra methi paneer paratha recipe | paneer bajre ka paratha | bajra methi paneer paratha for diabetes | winter special - stuffed bajra paneer paratha, in a blender put 1 cup fenugreek (methi) leaves , chopped.
  2. Add 2 large garlic (lehsun) cloves , chopped.
  3. Add little salt. We added 1/4 tsp salt.
  4. Lightly crush the fenugreek leaves in the blender.
  5. Keep aside.
  6. In a bowl put 1 cup bajra (black millet) flour.
  7. Add the crushed fenugreek leaves.
  8. Add 1 tsp low fat curds (dahi).
  9. Add enough hot water to make a soft dough. We added 1/4 cup hot water.
  10. Knead into a soft dough.
  11. Divide the dough into 4 equal portions.
  12. Take 2 plastic sheets ( you can cut it from your ziplock bag)  and grease with oil. The plastic sheet should be the size of your rolling board. As you will roll the dough between the sheets. Note that the dough will not roll and have cracks if you try rolling it the traditional way.
  13. Place one greased plastic sheet on the rolling board.
  14. Flatten one part of the dough and place over the rolling board.
  15. Place the other greased sheet over it.
  16. Roll out each portion into a circle of approx. 100 mm. To 125 mm. (4" to 5") diameter. Note that no flour is used to roll the paratha. You will need to roll paratha very gently and keep turning the rolling board as you roll. 

filling of bajra methi paneer paratha

    filling of bajra methi paneer paratha
  1. For the filling of bajra methi paneer paratha recipe | paneer bajre ka paratha | bajra methi paneer paratha for diabetes | winter special - stuffed bajra paneer paratha, in a glass bowl put 1/2 cup crumbled low fat paneer (cottage cheese).
  2. Add 1/2 tsp finely chopped green chilli.
  3. Add 1/8 tsp turmeric powder (haldi).
  4. Add 1/4 tsp dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi).
  5. Add 3 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania).
  6. Add 1/2 cup finely chopped tomato.
  7. Add salt to taste. We added 1/4 tsp salt.
  8. Mix well.
  9. Divide paneer stuffing into 4.

making bajra methi paneer paratha

    making bajra methi paneer paratha
  1. To make bajra methi paneer paratha recipe | paneer bajre ka paratha | bajra methi paneer paratha for diabetes | winter special - stuffed bajra paneer paratha, place a portion of the filling mixture on one half of each rolled circle.
  2. Fold it over to make a semi-circle.
  3. Grease a hot non stick pan with little oil.
  4. Lift the paratha carefully and place it on a non-stick pan.
  5. Cook one side of the paratha for 45 seconds. These have to be cooked on a very slow flame as the rotis are thicker and will take a while to cook. Then grease the top of the paratha.
  6. Flip over and cook the other side of the paratha the same way.
  7. Cook the centre of the paratha by holding the paratha with a pair of tongs in a vertical postion and cooking till golden brown. We must cook this area.
  8. You need to flip the paratha over multiple times and cook it till golden brown. Grease paratha if required. 
  9. Your paratha is cooked.
  10. Cut parathas into half.
  11. Serve hot.

pro tips for bajra methi paneer paratha

    pro tips for bajra methi paneer paratha
  1. You will need to grease the plastic sheets again as you roll other parathas. If you find your paratha sticking to the sheets, then greases them.
  2. Cook the centre of the paratha by holding the paratha with a pair of tongs in a vertical postion and cooking till golden brown. We must cook this area.
  3. Cook this paratha always on a low flame.
  4. Take 2 plastic sheets ( you can cut it from your ziplock bag)  and grease with oil. The plastic sheet should be the size of your rolling board. As you will roll the dough between the sheets. Note that the dough will not roll and have cracks if you try rolling it the traditional way.
  5. See the tasty panner, methi and tomato filling of the paratha.

health benefits of bajra methi paneer paratha

    health benefits of bajra methi paneer paratha
  1. Bajra Methi Paneer Paratha - a healthy one dish meal.
  2. Bajra is a healthy grain with nourishing benefits of fibre.
  3. Paneer and methi adds a dose of calcium for bone strengthening.
  4. Tomatoes are a good source of antioxidants vitamin A, vitamin C and lycopene which will help in reducing inflammation in the body.
  5. Diabetics, heart patients, obese people and all healthy individuals can enjoy these healthy paratha for breakfast and at lunch time.

Reviews

Bajra Turnovers
 on 28 May 13 03:49 PM
5

Bajra and methi paratha stuffed with paneer and has a nice spicy tinge to it.
Bajra Turnovers
 on 21 Feb 12 01:42 PM
5