This flavourful paneer paratha is a delicious and nutritious meal that is perfect for toddlers! This easy-to-make, nutrient-rich paratha is packed with healthy proteins, fibre, calcium, iron, and vitamins - all while being gentle on the tummy! Perfect for hungry little ones, this recipe is a great way to introduce toddlers to the wonderful flavours of India. Plus, it’s easy to make right at home in Australia!

General Information

Servings: 4

Keywords: paneer paratha, paratha, indian

Calories: 433

Protein: 14 g

Carbs: 55 g

Fats: 16 g

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 150 g paneer
• 2 cups of wheat flour (180 g)
• 1 cup of full-fat plain yoghurt (150 g)
• 3 cloves of garlic
• 2 cardamom pods
• 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 2 tablespoons of butter

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 250 degrees Celsius
2. Begin to prepare the filling for the paratha. In a pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat.
3. Finely crush the garlic cloves and add to the pan. Fry for 1 minute.
4. Add the paneer to the pan and season with the cardamom pods and turmeric powder. Mix and cook for 5 minutes, stirring continuously.
5. Remove from the heat and transfer to the side to cool down.
6. In the meantime, make the dough. Add the wheat flour and yoghurt to a large bowl and mix together.
7. When dough starts to form, knead the dough with your hands on a flat surface until all of the ingredients have been completely incorporated (about 5 minutes).
8. Cut the dough into four equal portions and shape them into balls.
9. Roll out each ball into small circles.
10. Place a spoonful of the cooled paneer filling onto the centre of each circle and fold the edges towards each other, pressing the edges to seal.
11. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a fry pan over medium-high heat.
12. Once the oil and butter are hot, place one of the parathas in the pan and cook for 5 minutes, flipping halfway through.
13. Once golden brown, transfer to a plate and cover with kitchen towel to keep warm.
14. Repeat Steps 11-13 for the rest of the parathas.
15. Serve your delicious homemade paneer parathas with chutney and raita - your kids will love it!

Recommended Sides

• Chutney
• Raita
• Salad
• Dal

As an added bonus, here’s a joke you can tell all your paratha-making helpers: Q: What did the paratha say when it saw the butter? A: Oooh, I’m feeling hot, hot, hot! 🔥