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Whole Wheat Masala Paneer Naan
Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024
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A stuffing of soft and fresh paneer perked up with green chillies and coriander makes the Whole Wheat Masala Paneer Naan all the more flavourful and scrumptious.
Go on and relish the naan as it is or accompanied with a bowl of Dal Amritsari .
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Preparation Time
10 Mins
Cooking Time
15 Mins
Total Time
25 Mins
Makes
12 naans
Ingredients
For The Dough
2 cups whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)
2 tsp sugar
1 tsp dry yeast
1 tbsp curd (dahi)
1 tbsp ghee
salt to taste
To Be Mixed Into A Masala Paneer Stuffing
2 cups grated paneer (cottage cheese)
1 1/2 tbsp finely chopped green chillies
1/4 cup finely chopped coriander (dhania)
salt to taste
Other Ingredients
whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta) for rolling
butter for brushing
Method
- Divide the masala paneer stuffing into 12 equal portions and keep aside.
- Sieve the wheat flour in a deep bowl. Keep aside.
- Combine the yeast, sugar and ¾ cup of lukewarm water in a bowl, cover with a lid and keep aside for 5 minutes.
- Combine the whole wheat flour, yeast-water mixture, curds, ghee and salt in a deep bowl, mix well and knead into a soft dough using enough water.
- Cover the dough with a wet muslin cloth and keep aside to rest for 1 hour.
- Press the dough lightly to remove the air and knead again for 1 minute.
- Divide the dough into 12 equal portions.
- Roll a portion into 50 mm. (2”) diameter circle using a little whole wheat flour for rolling.
- Place a portion of the stuffing in the centre of the circle.
- Bring together all the sides in the centre and seal tightly.
- Roll again into a 100 mm. (4”) diameter circle using a little whole wheat flour for rolling.
- Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and place the naan over it.
- Cook it on one side till small blisters appear on the surface and then turn it over.
- Cook it on the other side till it puffs a little and then roast it on an open flame till golden brown spots appear on both the sides.
- Repeat the steps 8 to 14 to make 11 more naans.
- Brush each naan with a little butter and serve immediately.
Whole Wheat Masala Paneer Naan recipe with step by step photos
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 181 cal |
| Protein | 6.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 18.7 g |
| Fiber | 2.7 g |
| Fat | 9.4 g |
| Cholesterol | 6.5 mg |
| Sodium | 25.5 mg |
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Healthy Eating
March 13, 2025, midnight
Love this healthy whole wheat naan. Its healthy and removes the maida totally. Stuffed with paneer it tastes awesome.
Swty
March 13, 2025, midnight
Dry yeast is not available in my area, so what is it''s substitute or any other method to produce yeast?
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi, Dry yeast will be available, in super store. If still not found, you can try in local bakery for fresh yeast.
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