Cheese Paratha

An easy, irresistible cheesy paratha is a treat to all cheese-lovers especially kids. A cheese stuffing with spices gives the whole wheat parathas a delectable dish. 

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 cups grated processed cheese
• 2 green chillies, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped coriander leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
• Salt as per taste
• Oil for cooking parathas

For the dough:

• 2 cups wheat flour
• 1/4th teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon oil
• Water, to knead the dough

METHOD:

Make the dough:

1. In a bowl, mix the wheat flour, salt and oil by adding water as required.
2. Knead to form a smooth and soft dough for 5-7 minutes.
3. Cover and let the dough rest for 15 to 20 minutes.
4. Divide the flour into 4-6 equal parts.

Make the filling:

1. In a bowl, add the grated cheese.
2. Add chopped green chillies, coriander leaves, cumin powder, garam masala powder and salt and mix well.

Make the parathas:

1. Take one of the dough ball, with a rolling pin roll the dough into a small circle.
2. Place 3-4 tablespoons of the filling in the center.
3. Bring all the edged together and seal it together.
4. Flatten the dough using hands and roll using a rolling pin to a 6-7 inch circle.
5. On a hot tawa, transfer the rolled paratha and cook on one side for about a minute or two.
6. Apply oil on one side and flip it to cook on another side by applying oil.
7. Press with a spatula and cook the parathas on both sides until brown spots appear.
8. Repeat with the remaining dough balls.
9. Serve the hot parathas with any gravy, curd or pickle.