Cabbage and Paneer Parathas ( Jain Recipe)
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Our cabbage paneer paratha is a healthy cabbage paneer paratha which also good for Jains.

The succulence of paneer combines beautifully with the crunch of cabbage to make this a truly irresistible healthy cabbage paneer paratha recipe.

The healthy cabbage paneer paratha recipe is quite an easy dish of whole wheat flour dough stuffed with a crunchy and flavourful filling of cabbage and cottage cheese.

Made with whole wheat flour, protein rich paneer and low-carb cabbage, you have a very healthy cabbage paneer paratha recipe. Whole wheat flour is excellent for diabetics as they will not shoot up your blood sugar levels as they are a low GI food. For weight loss and diabetics, uses low fat paneer to make cabbage paneer paratha.

A dash of green chillies and coriander works very well in perking up the flavour of the stuffing, making this jain cabbage and paneer paratha a treat to the palate.

You will go gaga over these scrumptious parathas, which are stuffed with soft grated paneer and crunchy cabbage, perked up with coriander and green chillies.

The mix of flavours and textures is just too perfect, making this a special treat that everybody will enjoy. These jain cabbage and paneer paratha are compatible with Jain menus too.

Accompaniments like curd, pickles or chutney is enough to enjoy these cabbage paneer parathas. healthy cabbage paneer paratha also taste great with Panchratni Dal or Whole Masoor Dal and this combo makes a satiating meal.

You can replace paneer with dal to make Cabbage and Dal Parathas. Serve the parathas with Homemade White Butter to achieve the best effect!

Learn to make healthy cabbage paneer paratha recipe | jain cabbage and paneer paratha | paneer and cabbage paratha | with detailed step by step photos below.

Cabbage and Paneer Parathas ( Jain Recipe) recipe - How to make Cabbage and Paneer Parathas ( Jain Recipe)

For The Cabbage and Paneer Parathas Dough
1 cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)
1 tbsp melted ghee
salt to taste

To Be Mixed Into A Stuffing For Cabbage and Paneer Parathas
1 1/4 cups grated cabbage
1/2 cup crumbled paneer (cottage cheese)
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
1 1/2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
salt to taste

Other Ingredients For Cabbage and Paneer Parathas
whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta) for rolling
oil for cooking

For Serving With Cabbage and Paneer Parathas
curd (dahi)

Method
For the cabbage and paneer parathas dough

Combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl, mix well and knead into a soft dough using enough water. Cover and keep aside for at least 10 to 15 minutes.
Divide the dough into 10 equal portions and keep aside.

How to proceed

To make cabbage paneer parathas, divide the stuffing into 5 equal portions.
Roll out a portion of the dough into a 125 mm. (5”) diameter roti with help of a little whole wheat flour.
Spread a portion of the stuffing evenly over it. Cover it with another roti and press the sides well.
Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and cook the paratha, using a little oil, till golden brown spots appear on both the sides.
Repeat steps 2 to 4 to make 4 more cabbage paneer parathas.
Serve the cabbage paneer parathas hot with curds.

Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving

Energy	206 cal
Protein	5.5 g
Carbohydrates	20.9 g
Fiber	3.7 g
Fat	11.6 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Sodium	318.9 mg

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For the dough of the healthy Cabbage and Paneer Paratha

To make the dough for healthy cabbage paneer paratha recipe | jain cabbage and paneer paratha | in a deep bowl take whole wheat flour ie. Gehun ka atta. You can even add little maida if you want but, wheat flour makes it healthy and nutritious. See detailed benefits of whole wheat flour and why it's good for you.
To this add salt to taste and ghee. Mix this well with your hands so that the salt and ghee evenly spread out in the flour. If you don't want to add ghee, you can even add oil.
Slowly add water and combine all the ingredients.
Knead into a soft dough. The dough should be smooth & not sticky i.e it should not stick to your hands. We have used approximately 1/2 cup of water.
Cover with a lid or damp muslin cloth and keep aside for 10 to 15 minutes. We cover the dough so that it dos not dry out.

For the Stuffing of the Cabbage and Paneer Paratha

Place the grated cabbage in a deep mixing bowl. Grating the cabbage allows it mix very well with other ingredients. If you do not want to use paneer, you can make something different like Cabbage and Dal Paratha
Now add the crumbled paneer to this. Read the interesting article on why is paneer good for you?
Now add the finely chopped coriander for a fresh, herby taste.
Add finely chopped chillies and salt for a spicy bite. If you want you can even add a little amchur to add a zingy taste.
Mix all the ingredients well by hand or with a spoon so that every ingredient is evenly mixed.

Divide the stuffing into 5 equal portions. Keep aside.

How to proceed for the Cabbage and Paneer Paratha

Divide the dough into 10 equal portions and shape them into balls.
To make healthy cabbage paneer paratha recipe | jain cabbage and paneer paratha | divide the dough into 10 equal portions and shape them into balls.
Roll it out into a 125 mm. (5”) diameter circle using a little wheat flour for rolling. This should be a very thin roti. Repeat the same with the remaining portions of the dough.
Sprinkle a litle flour on clean, dry surface and place the roti on it. This is to avoid the roti from sticking to the surface.

Evenly spread one portion of the stuffing over one roti. Leave about 1/2 centimeter space from the edges so that it is easier to seal the edges.
Dip one finger in water and apply it on the edge of the roti.
Place 1 more roti over the stuffing.
Seal the edges properly so that the filling does not fall out and so that the dough does not tear.
Heat a non-stick pan and place the Cabbage and Paneer Paratha over it.

Cook on one side till light brown spots appear and then flip the Cabbage and Paneer Paratha over. Be extremely careful while flipping it as it you do not want to unseal the edges of the paratha.
Now, using 1 tsp oil, cook the healthy cabbage paneer paratha recipe | jain cabbage and paneer paratha | on both sides, on a slow flame, till golden brown and cooked properly. Since this is a thick paratha the sides will take longer to cook and hence it should be cooked on a slow flame. Since the edges are sealed this way, press down a little on them so that the sides cook well.
Serve healthy cabbage paneer paratha recipe | jain cabbage and paneer paratha | immdiately with Onion Raita.