Cheese Paratha
by Tarla Dalal
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An easy but irresistible paratha that is made of everyday ingredients, the Cheese Paratha is an all-time favourite with cheese-lovers, especially kids.
Notes on cheese paratha recipe. 1. Gradually add water to form a dough. The quantity of water will depend upon the quality of flour. Knead into a soft dough using enough water. We have used approx. 5 tbsp of water. While making stuffed paratha always knead the dough little soft so it is easy to stuff and roll the parathas. 2. For making the cheese stuffing of cheese paratha, take a block of cheese and grate it. Measure 1 1/2 cups and transfer into a deep bowl. You can even take part mozzarella, cheddar cheese to make the cheese paratha. Note that taking cheese from cheese blocks is far healthy cheese with good fats and makes this then a healthy cheese paratha. I always use cheese blocks to make cheese paratha so that I can have it.
What makes this a healthy cheese paratha? 1. For making the cheese stuffing of cheese paratha, take a block of cheese. Use high quality cheese and not cheap processed cheese. We have used peanut oil to make cheese paratha which is one of the healthiest oils in India. Also this cheese paratha is made from whole wheat flour.
You must enjoy this delectable healthy cheese paratha immediately on preparation if you want to experience the joy of biting into the freshly molten cheese, because it tends to get chewy after a while.
Accompany this Cheese Paratha with a bowl of Lentil, Tomato and Spinach Soup and Pasta Salad to create an authentic mini meal that will be enjoyed by young and old alike.
Learn to make cheese paratha recipe | cheese paratha with whole wheat flour | healthy cheese paratha | how to make cheese paratha | how to make cheese paratha | with step by step photos and video below.
Cheese Paratha recipe - How to make Cheese Paratha
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 6 parathas
For The Cheese Paratha Dough
1 cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)
salt to taste
To Be Mixed Into A Cheese Stuffing
1 1/2 cups grated processed cheese
1/4 cup finely chopped coriander (dhania)
1 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp chaat masala
1/2 tsp garam masala
a pinch of salt
Other Ingredients For The Cheese Paratha
whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta) for rolling
6 tsp peanut oil for cooking
For the cheese paratha dough
- For the cheese paratha dough
- Combine the whole wheat flour and salt in a deep bowl and knead into a soft dough using enough water. Keep aside.
How to proceed to make cheese paratha
- How to proceed to make cheese paratha
- Divide the cheese stuffing into 6 equal portions. Keep aside.
- Divide the dough into 6 equal portions.
- Roll a portion of the dough into a 125 mm. (5”) diameter circle using a little whole wheat flour for rolling.
- Put a portion of the cheese stuffing in the centre of the circle.
- Bring together all the sides in the centre and seal tightly.
- Roll again into a circle of 175 mm. (7”) diameter circle using a little whole wheat flour for rolling.
- Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and cook the {span class="bold1"}cheese paratha{/span} using 1 tsp of peanut oil until golden brown spots appear on both the sides.
- Repeat with the remaining dough and cheese stuffing to make 5 more {span class="bold1"}cheese parathas{/span}.
- Serve the {span class="bold1"}cheese paratha{/span} immediately.
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Kids love this Cheese Paratha and the best part is that it is Whole Wheat Cheese Paratha recipe. Paratha or stuffed paratha are sumptuous Indian flat-breads that can be relished with curd, pickle, raita or even sabji. They can be as simple as the plain paratha or something as filling as the mixed vegetable paratha or the rajgira paneer paratha. Below are some of my favorite stuffed paratha recipes that you can relish for breakfast or lunch :
For the dough for Cheese Paratha
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For making the dough of cheese paratha recipe | cheese paratha with whole wheat flour | healthy cheese paratha | in a deep bowl, take 1 cup whole wheat flour. Whole wheat flour is excellent for diabetics as they will not shoot up your blood sugar levels as they are a low GI food. Whole wheat flour is rich in Phosphorus which is a major mineral which works closely with calcium to build our bones.
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Add salt to taste.
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Gradually add water to form a dough. The quantity of water will depend upon the quality of flour. Knead into a soft dough using enough water. We have used approx. 5 tbsp of water. While making stuffed paratha always knead the dough little soft so it is easy to stuff and roll the parathas.
For the cheese stuffing of Cheese Paratha
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For making the cheese stuffing of cheese paratha, take a block of cheese and grate it. Measure 1 1/2 cups and transfer into a deep bowl. You can even take part mozzarella, cheddar cheese to make the cheese paratha.
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Add the chopped coriander. Also, you can add ginger, garlic, onion or finely chopped vegetables for an added flavour and crunch.
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Add the chilli powder. The cheese stuffing can be made spicier to suit your taste buds.
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Add the chaat masala. We have used homemade chaat masala.
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Add the garam masala.
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Add a pinch of salt. You can even skip adding salt as cheese already has it.
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Mix well and our cheese stuffing is ready to make the cheese paratha | cheese paratha with whole wheat flour | healthy cheese paratha |. You can also use hands to mix it very well. Keep aside.
How to make cheese paratha:
- For preparing the cheese paratha | cheese paratha with whole wheat flour | healthy cheese paratha | divide the cheese stuffing into 6 equal portions. Keep aside.
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Divide the dough into 6 equal portions.
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Flatten one portion in between your palms. Dip in flour and dust off excess flour.
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Roll a portion of the dough into a 125 mm. (5”) diameter circle using a little whole wheat flour for rolling.
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Put a portion of the cheese stuffing in the centre of the circle.
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Bring together all the sides in the centre. Seal tightly and invert the stuffed dough portion.
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Roll again into a circle of 175 mm. (7”) diameter circle using a little whole wheat flour for rolling.
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Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and gently place the cheese paratha over it. Cook one side of the paratha till you see small bubbles on top of the paratha.
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Flip the paratha and cook using 1 tsp of oil until you see golden brown spots on both sides.
- Press the cheese stuffed parathas on the edges and cook well.
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Repeat with the remaining dough and cheese stuffing to make 5 more cheese parathas.
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Serve the cheese paratha immediately.
- If you enjoyed this cheese paratha recipe, then also check out other stuffed paratha recipes like Broccoli and Cheese Parathas, Cheese Paneer Paratha Recipe, Corn, Capsicum and Cheese Paratha
| Energy | 166 cal |
| Protein | 7.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 17.1 g |
| Fiber | 2.7 g |
| Fat | 7.9 g |
| Cholesterol | 20 mg |
| Vitamin A | 146.9 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.9 mg |
| Vitamin C | 1.4 mg |
| Folic Acid | 8.4 mcg |
| Calcium | 170.2 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 28.9 mg |
| Phosphorus | 181.6 mg |
| Sodium | 253.9 mg |
| Potassium | 70.8 mg |
| Zinc | 0.5 mg |
Wow! Wonderful it was really ausome snd delicious! I loved your recipe please keep posting more receipes mam!
My kids loved it. It is simple and delicious. Whenever kids make some fuss vegetable , I make it for them with roti dough
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Cheese Paratha.. its just excellent.. with goeey cheese with chatpata spices added to it.. really lovely recipe.. as it is quick to make.. made it in the morn... for breakfast..