Paneer Chapathi

Every day chapathi is boring for kids and as well as for us. To make chapathi yummy i have added paneer today. My daughter never has paneer in its original form, so i have to make ways for her to eat it. 

Paneer is also known as Cottage cheese and is a rich source of calcium and protein. It is very prominent in South Asia and is used in most of the dishes. Paneer has lots of nutritional values for children and adults.

Health Benefits of Paneer

• Paneer is a great source of calcium, which is helpful in maintaining strong teeth and bones. Due to its low lactose content, it protects the teeth against harmful sugars.
• Paneer contains Vitamin D, which along with calcium, facilitates in preventing cavities and wearing down of the tooth enamel. Hence, regular consumption of paneer is helpful in preserving good dental health.
• Intake of cheese prevents osteoporosis that is caused due to the deficiency of calcium. Osteoporosis is common in women undergoing menopause, elderly people and children suffering from malnutrition. Paneer is a rich source of protein, calcium, and vitamins which are necessary for proper bone health.
• Vitamins B complex, present in paneer, are essential for the formation and strengthening of cartilage in children, women (pregnant and lactating) and men. 
• For people who are underweight, paneer helps you put on those extra pounds. It contains generous amount of proteins, fats, calcium, vitamins, and minerals, which help in boosting weight.
• Paneer is also known to enhance blood formation, strengthen the liver and facilitate absorption of nutrients.

Ref: http://nutrition.indobase.com/articles/cottage-cheese-nutrition.php

Ingredients: (Serves 2)

Whole wheat flour : 1 cup

Paneer / Cottage Cheese : 100 gms

Onion : 1 Small

Chilly Powder : 1/4 Tsp

Coriander Powder : 1/4 Tsp

Cumin Powder : 1/8 Tsp

Fennel Powder : 1/8 Tsp

Turmeric Powder : 1/8 Tsp

Garam Masala : 1/8 Tsp (Optional)

Salt : To Taste

Water : to make dough

Clarified Butter / Ghee : to Toast

Oil : for frying

Method :

Shred Paneer and keep it separately.

        

 Chop onions and fry them in little oil.

Take a Bowl and put wheat flour, salt and all other spices, add shredded paneer and fried onions. Mix them without water.

Now add water little by little and make a dough. Let the  dough rest for 15 minutes.

Make small balls of the dough and ply them into chapathis using Rolling Pin.

Heat pan in stove and fry the chapathis using desi ghee (clarified butter). For diet conscious people you can use any oil of your choice.

Now your Paneer Chapathi is all ready to be served.

Serve it hot with a blob of butter / curd / pickle.

Note:

• You can use, part of milk with water to knead the dough to make it more tasty.
• While kneading you can add little ghee or butter for taste.