Stuffed Paneer Bajra: Roti Recipe

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Bajra or pearl millet is a very common food grain that is found in India. Interestingly, India is known to be the largest producer of pearl millet. Their nutritional value is similar to other types of flour-based foods, with high carbohydrates and low protein. They are often used as a side dish. Since it is high in proteins and low in carbohydrates, bajra can be considered as a healthy breakfast idea.

If you are looking towards having breakfast that is healthy, easy to prepare and filled with nutrients, then stuffed bajra roti is the best recipe idea for. This rich food grain contains antioxidants, plenty of fibre, folate, iron, magnesium, copper, zinc, Vitamins E and B-complex, thiamine, riboflavin and niacin. It is noted for its high iron content. Bajra is also known to have immense health benefits for our body. Prepare this healthy breakfast which is equally tasty and also very easy to prepare.

Serves: 2
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients
For the dough

• Bajra flour- (1 1/2 cups)
• Water- 1/2 cup (hot)
• Salt- a pinch

For the stuffing

• Low fat paneer- 1/3 cup (crumbled)
• Fenugreek leaves- 2tbsp (chopped)
• Green chilli- 2 (finely chopped)
• Large tomato- 1 (finely chopped)
• Salt- as per taste

Other ingredients

2 tbsp butter

Procedure

1. Prepare a dough by mixing the bajra flour, salt and enough hot water to make a soft dough.

2. Knead well. Divide small portions and roll out each portion into thin rotis.

3. Take a bowl and mix paneer, fenugreek leaves, chopped green chillis, chopped tomatoes and salt.

4. Blend all the ingredients well and keep it aside.

5. Roll one round roti with your fingertips and spread a little stuffing on it. Then roll another roti and put on top of it. Press well with your fingertips so that both the rotis are joined.

6. Roast each stuffed roti on a tawa on both sides using a little butter.

Your stuffed paneer bajra roti is ready to relish. You can serve it with little butter or with any chutney or raita of your choice.