These paratha are deliciously filling, perfect for lunchboxes or breakfast, and are kid-approved. The paratha dough has a slight sweetness from the beetroot, balanced by lemon juice. The stuffing mixture includes amchur powder, chaat masala, red chili powder, etc, giving the paratha a balanced flavor with mild to medium spiciness.
Ingredient Notes
Here is a picture of the ingredients you’ll need for the paneer stuffed beetroot paratha recipe. All of them are simple and easy to find in your Indian kitchen pantry. For Dough: For The Stuffing:
Step By Step With Tips
- Make Beetroot Puree:
Peel and chop the beetroot. Add chopped beetroot along with ginger and lemon juice in a grinder. Add water and make a smooth puree.
- Knead The Dough: Note: I am using a KitchenAid stand mixer to knead the dough. The same can be done by hand.
Add flour, salt, and roasted cumin powder in a stand mixer bowl. Add oil/ghee and the prepared puree. Attach the dough attachment and turn it on low. Gradually increase the speed to medium and knead until it comes together into a smooth dough. Cover and let it rest for 10-15 minutes.
- Make Stuffing: Mix grated paneer, chopped green chili, cilantro, all the spices, and salt in a bowl. Keep it aside.
- Divide The Dough: After the resting time, knead the dough a couple of times to make it smooth and divide it into 10 equal portions. Make smooth balls and flatten between your palms.
- Roll Beetroot Paratha:
Take one flattened disc and dust both sides lightly with dry flour. Start rolling and roll into a 5-inch diameter circle. Place stuffing in the center. Gather the edges of the dough in the center and pinch to seal it. Press lightly, dust again, and keep pressing with your fingers to flatten more. Then roll into a 7-8 inch diameter circle paratha. Dust with dry flour as required to avoid sticking.
- Cooking Beetroot Paratha: Before you start rolling, place the tawa (skillet) on medium heat to preheat. Once hot place rolled paratha on it and cook both sides with oil or ghee until the surface gets a few lightly golden spots. Did you try this recipe? I’d love to hear about it! Leave a review in the comment section below. If you’re sharing it on your Instagram then don’t forget to tag me @spice.up.the.curry
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