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Date: 07-apr-2025
Stuffed parathas are not just a comfort food — they can be a nutritional powerhouse for children and teens when made with the right ingredients. By using homemade paneer, fresh spinach, and grated beetroot, you can serve your kids a delicious flatbread that is packed with protein, iron, fiber, and energy — without relying on market-based fake or synthetic paneer.
Market-bought paneer often contains preservatives, starch, and artificial whiteners that can harm your child’s digestion and long-term health. Making paneer at home with fresh milk ensures it’s rich in calcium, protein, and fat-soluble vitamins — essential for bone strength, immunity, and muscle growth.
Combining this with whole wheat flour, fresh greens like spinach, and beetroot not only adds color but also provides iron for blood health and natural energy-boosting carbohydrates.
Boil 1 liter of full-fat milk and curdle it using 2 tablespoons of lemon juice or vinegar. Stir until curds separate from whey. Strain using a muslin cloth and hang for 30 minutes. Crumble the resulting paneer for your stuffing.
Knead the wheat flour with water and a pinch of salt into a soft, pliable dough. Let it rest for 15–20 minutes to allow the gluten to activate, which makes the parathas softer.
In a mixing bowl, combine crumbled homemade paneer with spinach, beetroot, cumin seeds, salt, and green chili (if using). Mix well so that the flavors blend evenly.
Roll out two small dough balls. Place the stuffing on one, cover with the second, seal the edges, and roll it gently into a circular paratha. Avoid pressing too hard to keep the filling inside.
Heat a tawa or flat griddle. Place the paratha on it and cook both sides with ghee or oil until golden brown spots appear. Flip until evenly roasted and serve warm.
Homemade stuffed parathas using real paneer and fresh vegetables are not only tastier but far healthier than their store-bought or processed alternatives. With a little prep, you can fuel your kids’ day with wholesome, balanced nutrition — made with love and free of additives.
