
🌟 Gluten-Free Indian Breakfast Feast: Stuffed Paratha & Spiced Tomato Curry (Masala Paneer)
About This Recipe
Gluten-free stuffed parathas filled with a spiced tomato and paneer curry. A hearty Indian breakfast that pairs perfectly with yogurt or pickle.
Stuffed parathas are a staple across North India, where regional fillings range from spiced potatoes to paneer and seasonal vegetables. This version wraps a tomato-paneer masala inside the flatbread, combining two breakfast classics into one dish.
Ingredients
- 2 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup ghee (clarified butter)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- water, as needed
- 1/2 cup paneer cheese, crumbled
- 2 large tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, grated
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- 1/4 tsp red chili powder, adjust to taste
- fresh coriander leaves, for garnish
- salt, as needed
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, mix together the gluten-free flour, salt, and half of the ghee. Add water gradually and knead until you have a smooth dough. Cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- 2
In another pan, heat remaining ghee and add cumin seeds. Once they sizzle, add onions, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until onions turn golden brown.
- 3
Add tomatoes, turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala, red chili powder, and salt to the pan. Cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes or until the mixture thickens into a gravy-like consistency.
- 4
Stir in crumbled paneer cheese and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- 5
Divide the dough into equal portions and roll them into balls. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each ball into a thin paratha.
- 6
Place a portion of the spiced tomato curry in the center of one paratha, and fold it into a half-moon shape, sealing the edges. Repeat for all parathas.
- 7
Heat a non-stick pan or griddle (tawa) on medium heat. Cook each stuffed paratha until golden brown spots appear on both sides and the paratha puffs up. Serve hot with the side of yogurt or pickle.
Chef's Notes
Serve hot off the griddle with plain yogurt, mango pickle, or mint chutney. Let the dough rest the full 30 minutes for easier handling, and dust generously with gluten-free flour to prevent sticking while rolling.
Plating Tips
Cut each paratha in half to reveal the colorful filling. Serve on a warm plate alongside a small bowl of yogurt raita and mango pickle, with a few fresh coriander leaves scattered on top and a lemon wedge on the side.
