Raw Banana & Paneer Stuffed Paratha (Jain Paryushan Special)

During Paryushan, the most auspicious Jain festival, food is prepared with utmost simplicity, purity, and devotion, avoiding green vegetable, onion, garlic, and root vegetables. This Raw Banana & Paneer Stuffed Paratha is a perfect Jain-friendly delicacy, combining sattvic flavors with nourishment. The mild sweetness of raw banana blends beautifully with soft paneer, enhanced with garam masala, dry mango powder, and refreshing dry mint powder. It makes for a wholesome festive meal that is light, filling, and spiritually aligned with the principles of Jain cuisine.

Raw Banana is a powerhouse of resistant starch and fiber, aiding digestion and keeping energy levels stable during fasting or light meals. It is also rich in vitamin C and potassium, making it excellent for overall health.
Paneer adds a good dose of protein and calcium, supporting muscle strength and bone health, while also keeping you fuller for longer.

Together, this paratha balances taste, tradition, and nutrition—making it ideal for Paryushan and beyond.

This paratha is not just food—it’s a blend of Jain tradition, festive purity, and nourishing goodness.

Ingredients:

For the dough:
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 tbsp oil
Pinch of salt
Water as needed
For the stuffing:
2 raw bananas (boiled & mashed)
½ cup paneer (grated)
1 tsp dry mango powder (amchur)
½ tsp garam masala
1 tsp dry mint powder
Salt to taste
For cooking:
Ghee as required

Method:
Prepare the dough: Combine flour ,oil and salt, add water gradually, and knead into a soft dough. Rest for 15–20 minutes.

Prepare the stuffing: Grate boiled raw bananas, add paneer, dry mango powder, garam masala, dry mint powder, and salt. Mix well.

Roll out a small dough ball, place stuffing in the center, seal edges, and roll gently into a paratha.

Heat a tawa, cook the paratha on both sides with ghee/oil until golden brown.

Enjoy hot with curd, or pickle as part of your Paryushan sattvic meal.