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Indian Paneer Stuffed Naan - A delightful Indian Naan that is stuffed with a classic and delectable mixture of Indian paneer, onions and some spices. It can be served as breakfast and also as a main meal.
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First of all, TGIF!
Some sunshine, some warmness, and some good food is my absolute definition of a Friday. I can rather say that this is exactly what I need to start a great Friday.
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Let’s talk about today’s recipe. Today, I have a really simple, comfy and delightful dish to share with you and I think you would love this one.
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Do you ever get that emotion about dishes which are very easy, and you love them so much, and want to have them at any time of the day? Well, I get the same feeling about this ‘Indian Paneer Stuffed Naan’.
Well, I have got plenty of reasons to love this:
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I love any type of naan.
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I love all types of paneer meals.
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It focuses on my two main favorites, so I just can’t resist it.
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I don’t necessarily need a curry for scooping these naans. I can make it a meal in itself and have it with some plain yogurt or even have it without anything.
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I can have them in any season on any day. They’re just SO GOOD.
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It’s buttery, spicy, and filled with some paneer — so this is one of my ultimate comfort foods.
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If you want to distract me, then you can offer me a paneer stuffed naan. Then I would easily be distracted, and this is a tried and tested method by little A. She always uses it as a weapon by offering me a pretend paneer stuffed naan which she makes in her toy kitchen.
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You can have this naan as a side bread, or you can even make it an entire meal. This can make a wonderful protein-rich breakfast meal for a meatless Monday or any other day of your choice.
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Whenever I have leftover naan dough I try to make stuff naans with them, paneer stuffing is my favorite. It’s kind of a perfect comfy food.
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Alright, so what makes this naan so good and so perfect?
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A good quality of fresh paneer (preferably homemade).
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Lots of onions and cilantro. These are the two star ingredients which make this naan so sizzling and tempting.
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You can also add mint here.
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Some basic leftover or fresh naan dough works best for these stuffed naans.
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For me, a generous amount of butter or ghee on top of these impressive flatbreads is a must. As soon as I make this Paneer Naan, I top it with a dollop of butter. This is the best way to relish this mildly spicy naan.
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Serve it with any of your favorite curries, I personally like to serve it with dal makhani or Matar Paneer. And if you want a lighter meal, then simply serve it with some raita and pickle. Make it as a side for guests and I am sure that everyone will love it.
Are you excited to try this naan? Then you can also try making an excellent Indian curry to go with this paneer naan.
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Paneer Stuffed Naan Recipe (Step-by-step photo instructions)
Make Paneer Masala Stuffing:
- Add all the ingredients of stuffing in a bowl.
- Mix well to combine. Keep it aside.
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Make The Dough:
- In a small bowl, mix the yeast and sugar with one 1/4 cup of warm water.
- Leave it in a warm place for 5-10 minutes or until the yeast is covered with froth.
- Mix together activated yeast mixture, the flour, salt, and 1 tablespoon oil.
- Add a little water and knead well with your hands to make a soft and slightly sticky dough.
- Apply a little oil to the dough ball and cover it with a plastic wrap.
- Leave it in a warm place to rise for 2 hours or until it is double in size.
- Punch the dough and knead lightly.
- Pinch a large lemon size balls.
- Dip it into dry flour. Repeat the same method with the rest of the dough.
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Make Garlic Butter:
- Combine garlic and ghee in a small bowl and mix well. Set it aside.
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Make Paneer Stuffed Naan:
- Take one dough portion/ball and roll to a 2-inch circle with a rolling-pin.
- Place a 2 tablespoon of paneer stuffing on the center.
- Bring together all the sides in the center and seal tightly.
- Press lightly to seal the edges well.
- Top with some nigella seeds and chopped coriander.
- Dust with dry flour and roll the stuffed dough ball into an oval shape. Make sure the stuffing should not come out.
- Don’t roll them out too thinly or they’ll turn out like crisps.
- Flip the naan, and apply water on the backside of naan.
- Heat a pan over medium-high heat, and place the water side down on the tawa/pan.
- Cook for about one minute, until the dough, puffs up.
- Once the naan starts bubbling and dough start drying, flip the tawa over the hot plate or flame and cook for one more minute or until they turn golden brown.
- Brush the cooked naan with melted garlic ghee or butter.
- Cover with a cloth to keep warm until serving. Paneer stuffed Garlic Tawa Naan is ready. Serve it with dal makhani or Butter Paneer. If you want a lighter meal, then simply serve it with some raita and pickle.
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Recipe Card
Paneer Stuffed Naan Recipe [Recipe]
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(Rating: 5 from 153 reviews)
Prep time 🕐 | Cook time 🕐 | Total time 🕐 |
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32 mins | ||
Category ☶ | Cuisine ♨ | Serves ☺ |
Breads | Indian | 8-10 |
Nutrition Info ⊛ | Serving size ⊚ | |
276 calories | 1 naan |
INGREDIENTS
For Naan Dough:
- 2 teaspoons dried active yeast
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/2 cup warm water (mine was 40°c)
- 3 cups plain flour/all purpose flour/maida
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil + few drops for coating
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1 cup warm water or milk for kneading dough, or as needed
- 1 tablespoon nigella seeds/kalonji
- 3-4 tablespoons chopped cilantro (coriander) leaves
For Masala Paneer Stuffing:
- 1 1/2 cups grated paneer/cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped coriander
- 1 medium sized finely chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon chaat masala
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili (lal mirch) powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera)
- 1 teaspoon roasted cumin powder (bhuna jeera powder)
- Salt to taste
For Garlic Ghee or Butter:
- 3 tablespoons butter or ghee (use vegan butter if making it vegan)
- 1 teaspoon grated garlic
INSTRUCTIONS:
Make Paneer Masala Stuffing:
- Add all the ingredients of stuffing in a bowl.
- Mix well to combine. Keep it aside.
Make The Dough:
- In a small bowl, mix the yeast and sugar with one 1/4 cup of warm water.
- Leave it in a warm place for 5-10 minutes or until the yeast is covered with froth.
- Mix together activated yeast mixture, the flour, salt, and 1 tablespoon oil.
- Add a little water and knead well with your hands to make a soft and slightly sticky dough.
- Apply a little oil to the dough ball and cover it with a plastic wrap.
- Leave it in a warm place to rise for 2 hours or until it is double in size.
- Punch the dough and knead lightly.
- Pinch a large lemon size balls.
- Dip it into dry flour. Repeat the same method with the rest of the dough.
Make Garlic Butter:
- Combine garlic and ghee in a small bowl and mix well. Set it aside.
Make Paneer Stuffed Naan:
- Take one dough portion/ball and roll to a 2-inch circle with a rolling-pin.
- Place a 2 tablespoon of paneer stuffing on the center.
- Bring together all the sides in the center and seal tightly.
- Press lightly to seal the edges well.
- Top with some nigella seeds and chopped coriander.
- Dust with dry flour and roll the stuffed dough ball into an oval shape. Make sure the stuffing should not come out.
- Don’t roll them out too thinly or they’ll turn out like crisps.
- Flip the naan, and apply water on the backside of naan.
- Heat a pan over medium-high heat, and place the water side down on the tawa/pan.
- Cook for about one minute, until the dough, puffs up.
- Once the naan starts bubbling and dough start drying, flip the tawa over the hot plate or flame and cook for one more minute or until they turn golden brown.
- Brush the cooked naan with melted garlic ghee or butter.
- Cover with a cloth to keep warm until serving. Paneer stuffed Garlic Tawa Naan is ready. Serve it with dal makhani or Butter Paneer. If you want a lighter meal, then simply serve it with some raita and pickle.
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NOTES:
- For this recipe, use a good quality of fresh paneer (preferably homemade).
- You can also add mint here.
- You can also use basic leftover naan dough for making these stuffed naans.
- For me, a generous amount of butter or ghee on top of these impressive flatbreads is a must. As soon as I make this Paneer Naan, I top it with a dollop of butter. This is the best way to relish this mildly spicy naan.
You may also like these other Paneer recipes:
Restaurant Style Matar Paneer Curry