• Paneer Lifafa Paratha
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INGREDIENTS


Paneer Lifafa Paratha

Servings - 2 - 3

INGREDIENTS


All purpose flour - 300 grams

Salt - 1 teaspoon

Oil - 15 milliliters

Milk - 150 milliliters

Grated paneer - 200 grams

Onions - 70 grams

Coriander - 2 tablespoons

Green chili - 1 teaspoon

Cumin powder - 1/2 teaspoon

Salt - 1 teaspoon

Red chili - 1/2 teaspoon

Garam masala - 1/2 teaspoon

Water - for brushing

Butter - for brushing

PREPARATION

1. In a mixing bowl, add 300 grams all purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 15 milliliters oil and mix it well.

2. Then, add 150 milliliters milk and knead it into a smooth soft dough.

3. Rest the dough for 15 - 20 minutes.

4. In a mixing bowl, add 200 grams grated paneer, 70 grams onions, 2 tablespoons coriander, 1 teaspoon green chili, 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon red chili, 1/2 teaspoon garam masala and mix all the ingredients well.

5. Place the dough on the surface and start rolling into a thin, rectangular sheet.

6. Place the filling in the centre of the rolled dough.

7. Form an envelope by folding the sides of the rolled sheet inward, starting with the longer sides. Press down gently to seal. (See Video)

8. Now, fold the shorter sides such that the you have a pocket of filling. (See Video)

9. Place it on a hot tawa and cook on moderate heat for 2 - 3 minutes.

10. Flip it gently.

11. Brush it with butter.

12. Flip it again.

13. Cook until it turns golden brown in color from all sides.

14. Remove it from heat and cut it into squares.

15. Serve hot with curd, butter or pickle.