Queso Paratha

parathas served with corn and blackbean soup

This queso paratha is a fun and delicious meal that will remind you of quesadilla but with queso dip flavors!

I would say that this paratha is the winner, totally! Kids to adults, this paratha satisfies everyone. The flavors, the nutrition, and on top of it the cheese pull...this is heaven on your plate!

Queso means cheese. Not just cheese, but the melting cheese experience! So in this paratha, you will have the same effect of having the best queso dip inside a whole wheat wrapper, making it unique .

This whole wheat paratha, with tomatoes and herbs, and wth tons of cheese provides a great nourishment! This protein rich paratha is ideal for kids as well as adults. This paratha is similar to Cheese Stuffed Jalapeno Paratha and Green and Red Salsa Paratha, but with slightly different flavor profile both in the whole wheat cobvering as well as in the cheese filling.

Like I said, the paratha reminds you of having queso dip. The cheesy filling made with cheddar, Jack, cotija, queso fresco, and cream cheese makes this unbelievealbly tasty reminding you of the dip. Moreover, the paratha dough is enriched with flavors from tomato, peppers, cilantro, green onions, and garlic reminding of the good old rotel dip. Now tell me, with these flavors, won't you love this healthy whole wheat paratha for a meal?

Ingredients for queso paratha:

Whole wheat - This forms the base of the paratha providing wholesome nutrition.

Salt - gives flavor

Sour cream - The cream adds to the tang and gives a soft paratha

Water - A little to combine the dough

Oil - A little oil aids in making soft dough and thereby soft paratha.

Melted butter - To cook the parathas. You may use oil or ghee instead.

Tomatoes - Fresh chopped tomatoes give the hint of rotel dip in this paratha.

Serrano and Jalapeno peppers - adds to spicy heat. You may adjust as per your preference.

Cilantro and green onion - these herbs boost the aroma and flavor.

Cheese - Cotija, cream cheese, queso fresco, Jack, cheddar, ad sharp white cheddar make this not only unbelievably tasty, cheesy but also give sthe flavor of queso dip.

Garlic - Enhances the flavor.

It is important to sprinkle water and knead the dough. The tomato mixture adds enough moisture to make a smooth and soft dough. About 3 or 4 tablespoons of water is more than necessary to make the perfect soft dough.

Serving Suggestions

This queso paratha is an ultimate wholesome meal by itself. However, I love to serve this with my Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup for a scrumptuous meal. You can also serve with sauteed corn or use this to make a taco!

Since the paratha freezes well, I prefer the black bean soup or salsa as. side for an easy weeknight meal. This is a winner!

Storage

Since this paratha has tons of cheese stuffed inside, if you are not serving them in an hour or so, I would suggest to refrigerate the parathas. They stay fresh for 3-4 days in the fridge. When needed, warm them on the stovetop and serve hot hot to experience the cheesy pull awesome factor!

This paratha also freezes well. I place a piece of parchment between each paratha and then wrap it tightly with a foil and then place in a ziploc. This way the paratha is great for 3-4 months. When needed, heat the paratha on the pan and then serve.

More Paratha Recipes

For the #2024alphabetchallenge, I am sharing tasty whole wheat parathas that will be on your menu often because of its simplicity, nutrition, and flavor! Here are the recipes that I have shared so far. We are on to the letter 'Q' now, and stay tuned for more paratha recipes.

Avocado Paratha

Beet Fennel Paratha

Chocolate Cashew Coconut Caramel Stuffed Paratha

Dates Walnut Paratha

Edamame Paratha

Fava Fennel Paratha

Green and Red Salsa Paratha

Hummus Herb Paratha

Instant Aloo Paratha

Jackfruit Paratha

Kale Kabocha Paratha

Lentil Lifafa

Moringa Makhana Paratha

Nasturtium Paratha

Oreo Paratha

Peas and Poppyseed Paratha

Queso Paratha

This queso paratha is a fun and delicious meal that will remind you of quesadilla but with queso dip flavors!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Fusion

Keyword cheese, paratha, whole wheat

Servings Parathas

Ingredients

For the Dough

2 cups Whole wheat
1 tsp Salt
3-4 tbsp Water
¾ cup Tomatoes diced
1 Serrano pepper chopped
2-3 tbsp Cilantro
2 Green onions
1 tsp Garlic chopped
3 tbsp Sour cream
1 tsp Oil

For the filling

2 tbsp Cream cheese
¾ cup Cheddar cheese Shredded
¼ cup Cotija cheese
4 oz Queso fresco
¾ cup Monterey Jack Shredded
1 cup Sharp white cheddar Shredded
3 tbso Cilantro
2 tbsp Jalapeno Finely chopped

To cook Paratha

2-3 tbsp Melted butter

Instructions

Puree the tomatoes, garlic, serrano pepper, green onions, and cilantro.
Add the tomato mixture, sour cream, oil, salt, and whole wheat flour to the stand mixer. Sprinkle water and knead to a smooth dough. Cover and set aside for 15 minutes, and divide it into eight portions. Kneading the dough can be done manually too.
Add all the cheese, jalapeno, and cilantro to a bowl and combine thoroughly. Divide the cheese mixture into eight portions.
Take a dough portion and roll it into 4 or 5 inch disc. Place one portion of cheese mixture and gather the ends and seal.
Slightly flatten it and dust with flour, and roll it into a 6 inch disc. Repeat with remaining dough and filling portions.
Heat a cast iron pan on medium flame. Place the paratha and cook for a minute. Spread a little melted butter, flip and cook for 40 seconds. Apply melted butter and flip again. The paratha will puff up. Repeat the same steps to cook the remaining parathas.
Serve hot/warm parathas with sauteed corn or black bean soup.