What is inside
What is inside Paneer Paratha?
Paneer Paratha is a griddled flatbread stuffed with spiced crumbled paneer. Here is what is inside it, layer by layer, and why each one is there.
From the Tapri Chai kitchen · November 2026 · 2 min read
Layers
5 in all
Key ingredient
Crumbled paneer
Heat
Mild to medium
Served
Hot, with butter
The 5 layers of Paneer Paratha
Paneer Paratha is built from 5 parts. They are listed in the order you meet them, and the numbers match the diagram.
The whole wheat dough
A soft, elastic dough of atta, water and a pinch of salt, rolled thin without tearing.
The paneer filling
Fresh paneer, grated or crumbled, mixed with green chilli, coriander, cumin, chilli powder and salt.
The seal
The dough is gathered over the filling and pinched shut, then rolled again, so the filling spreads evenly.
The griddle
A hot flat pan cooks the paratha until it blisters and develops golden brown spots.
The butter
Ghee or butter brushed on during cooking and again at the end, for flaky layers and flavour.
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What it is made of
A paneer paratha is a paratha with a creamy filling instead of potato. The paneer is mild, so seasoning carries the flavour, and the filling should be dry enough not to tear the dough.
- Whole wheat flour (atta)
- Paneer
- Green chilli and coriander
- Cumin and chilli powder
- Salt
- Butter or ghee
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How the layers work together
Buttery, flaky bread around a soft, milky, mildly spiced paneer filling. It is richer and less starchy than an aloo paratha, with fresh coriander and a gentle chilli kick.
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Where it comes from
Paneer parathas are part of the Punjabi breakfast tradition and are popular wherever North Indian food is served. Paneer, a fresh cheese that does not melt, is a staple of the region’s vegetarian cooking.
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Variations and other names
There are many stuffed parathas:
- Aloo paratha: stuffed with spiced potato.
- Gobhi paratha: stuffed with grated cauliflower.
- Mix paratha: a blend of vegetables.
- Cheese paratha: stuffed with melted cheese.
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How to eat it
Eat it hot, with butter on top, a spoon of yogurt and some pickle. A glass of lassi or a cup of chai goes with it.
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Paneer Paratha at Tapri Chai
Paneer Paratha is $11.99 CAD on our menu. We make it in a 100% vegetarian kitchen at 200 Kennevale Dr Unit 104, Barrhaven, Ottawa, open Tuesday to Sunday, 11am to 11pm, closed Mondays.
Questions, answered.
What is Paneer Paratha made of?
Paneer Paratha is made of whole wheat flour (atta), paneer, green chilli and coriander, cumin and chilli powder, salt and butter or ghee.
How many layers does Paneer Paratha have?
Traditionally 5: the whole wheat dough, the paneer filling, the seal, the griddle and the butter.
Is Paneer Paratha vegetarian?
Yes. The traditional recipe is vegetarian, and every dish at Tapri Chai is vegetarian.
Is Paneer Paratha spicy?
It is mild to medium, with a gentle heat from green chilli.
Where can I try Paneer Paratha in Ottawa?
At Tapri Chai, 200 Kennevale Dr Unit 104, Barrhaven, Ottawa. Paneer Paratha is $11.99 CAD on our menu.
At Tapri Chai
Taste it for yourself.
Our kitchen in Barrhaven is 100% vegetarian. 200 Kennevale Dr Unit 104, Ottawa. Tuesday to Sunday, 11am to 11pm. Closed Mondays.