Paneer Paratha Quesadilla

The Paneer Paratha Quesadilla offers a delightful cross-cultural culinary experience, blending the comforting familiarity of a quesadilla with the rich, spiced flavors of Indian paneer paratha. Instead of the traditional tortilla, a flaky, whole wheat paratha serves as the base, providing a hearty and slightly nutty foundation. A vibrant cilantro chutney, spread generously, introduces a fresh, herbaceous note, setting the stage for the flavorful filling. The star of the dish, a spiced paneer mixture, combines shredded paneer with fragrant scallions, fiery green chilies, and a medley of aromatic Indian spices like cumin, coriander, and chaat masala, creating a savory and slightly tangy filling. The optional addition of grated Amul cheese or sharp cheddar enhances the richness and creates a gooey, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Folded and toasted to a golden crisp on a hot skillet, the quesadilla achieves a perfect balance of textures – crispy on the outside, warm and flavorful on the inside. This Paneer Paratha Quesadilla is a quick and satisfying meal, ideal for lunch or a light dinner, and pairs wonderfully with a side of extra chutney, raita, or your favorite dipping sauce.

Garlic Naan Grilled Cheese

Course: VegetarianCuisine: IndianDifficulty: Easy

Prep time

15

minutes

Cooking time

40

minutes

Total time

55

minutes

Ingredients

• 2 Tortillas

• 2 tbsp cilantro chutney

• 1 small cube Amul Cheese/Sharp Cheddar Cheese

• Paneer Filling

• 1/3 Paneer block, shredded

• 1/4 cup Scallion greens

• 1/2 Green Chili, finely chopped

• A handful Cilantro leaves, finely chopped

• 1 tsp Cumin Powder

• 1 tsp Red Chili Powder

• 1 tsp Coriander Powder

• 1 tsp Chaat Masala

• 1 tsp Salt, more to taste

Instructions

• Paneer Filling: Mix the ingredients listed above to make the paneer filling.
• Quesadilla: Place a flour/whole wheat tortilla on a heated skillet. Spread cilantro chutney all over and top with the paneer filling. Grate in some Amul cheese (optional). Fold and toast on both sides. Slice and serve hot with some more chutney/raita or your favorite condiment. Enjoy!
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  If you take ages to make a paratha (like me) or just want the feel of a paratha on short notice, these paneer paratha quesadillas are for YOU! They are healthy, wholesome and that paneer filling is great in anything from wraps to sandwiches, dosas and more. These are great for a lazy lunch or a quick weeknight meal. 
  
  Hope you try these soon and don’t forget to send me a picture and tag me whenever you do.
  
  MACROS (Serving Size: 2) –  Fat 25.9g | Carb 38.6g | Protein 19.5g | 468 Calories