To begin making the Paneer Methi Paratha Recipe, we will first need to make the dough for the parathas

In a large bowl add in 2 cups of whole wheat flour and some salt

Use your fingers and stir in the salt into the flour

Add water a little at a time and knead to make soft, pliable dough

Knead dough for a couple of minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic

Use the fold press and knead motion to make the dough smooth

Next we will add a teaspoon of oil to coat the dough and knead little more

You want a dough that will be soft smooth and not sticky

Next we will divide the dough into 14 to 16 equal portions

Cover the dough and allow the dough to rest until you the feeling ready

While the dough is resting, lets prepare the filling for the parathas

I am going to be using homemade paneer as it makes the parathas softer, but you can use store bought paneer as well

In a large bowl; add in the homemade paneer

Use your fingers or a fork and begin to crumble the cottage cheese

Next add in 1 large chopped onion, lots of chopped methi leaves, finely chopped green chillies, cumin powder, and salt

Combine all the ingredients well

Divide the filling into 10 to 12 equal portions

This process of dividing and keeping the portions of dough and filling ready, helps you gauge the number of parathas you can make and if you need more or less of the filling

Take a paratha dough portion dust it in flour and flatten it on the rolling board by pressing it down

Roll the dough out into approximately 3 inch diameter circles dusting with flour in between to prevent the dough from sticking to the surface

Place this rolled dough to the side

Take another dough portion, dust it with flour again and roll into approximately 3 inch diameter circle

Now place the a portion of the filling onto the circle and spread it evenly around

Next, take the other rolled portion of the dough and place it over the filling

Press and fold the edges so that the filling does not come out while cooking the paratha

Once sealed press down the paneer paratha with your palms to release any air pockets

And give it a gentle roll with the pin to even it out

Proceed the same way with the remaining paratha dough and filling portions

Now we will get into the final steps of cooking a paneer methi paratha, preheat a skillet on medium heat and place the filled dough

Allow it to cook on medium heat for about 30 to 45 seconds and flip over

Add this stage add a teaspoon of ghee or oil and spread it around the paneer paratha

Flip again, so the oiled side can cook on the skillet

Spread a little more ghee and keep pressing the paneer parathas while on the skillet to cook the paratha evenly from inside out

Do the flipping over process a couple of times until both sides get cooked, browned and crisp evenly

Make sure you cook on medium heat as it allows the parathas to get a crisp on the outside and yet soft texture

Once the paneer paratha is cooked transfer to a plate

Continue to the remaining dough portions the same way

Serve the Stuffed Paneer Methi Paratha Recipe along with a Raita for a wholesome breakfast or dinner