Cheese Paratha
Indian flatbread stuffed with cheese — paratha dough rolled around shredded cheese, then griddled until golden with melty interior. Comfort food breakfast or snack.
Prep Time
14 min
Cook Time
19 min
Servings
4
Calories
161 cal
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- Flour2 cups
- Cheese1 cup
- Butter¼ cup
- Salt1 tsp
- Black Pepper½ tsp
- Cooking Oil1
- Garlic3 cloves
All quantities scaled automatically from 4 servings.
Ingredients
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- Flour2 cups
- Cheese1 cup
- Butter0.25 cup
- Salt1 tsp
- Black Pepper0.5 tsp
- Cooking Oil1
- Garlic3 cloves
Instructions
- 1
Make dough: combine 2 cups whole wheat flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon oil, ¾ cup warm water. Knead 5 minutes until smooth. Rest 30 minutes.
- 2
Make filling: mix 1.5 cups of shredded cheese (mozzarella + cheddar mix), 1 chopped green chili, ¼ cup chopped cilantro, 2 chopped scallions, 1 teaspoon cumin powder, 1 teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon salt.
- 3
Divide dough into 6 balls. Divide filling into 6 portions.
- 4
Roll one dough ball into a 4-inch circle. Place a filling portion in the center. Gather edges over the filling, pinch closed at the top.
- 5
Sprinkle with flour, roll gently into a 7-inch circle. Roll evenly — too much pressure tears the dough.
- 6
Heat a heavy skillet over medium-high. Cook 2 minutes per side, then brush with ghee on both sides and cook another minute per side until deeply golden with crispy spots and the cheese is melted. Serve hot with yogurt or pickle.
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💡 Expert Tips
- 1.Rest the dough. 30 minutes minimum.
- 2.Pinch filling closed tightly. Loose edges leak cheese.
- 3.Roll gently. Too much pressure tears the dough.
- 4.Ghee at end. Crispy spots and authentic flavor.
🔬 Why It Works
Cheese paratha succeeds when the dough is properly rested (gluten relaxed), the filling is sealed tightly (no leaks), and the cooking is patient. The cheese melts inside while the bread crisps outside. Ghee brushing creates the characteristic crispy spots.
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Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 4 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 4 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
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