Paneer, also known as Indian Cottage Cheese, is a popular ingredient in Indian cuisine that is made by curdling milk and then separating the curds from the whey. It has a firm texture and mild flavor, making it a versatile ingredient that can be used in a wide range of dishes. One popular use for paneer is as a filling, which can be added to samosas, parathas, and other Indian snacks. In this blog post, we will explore a simple and delicious paneer recipe that you can use to make a variety of snacks, such as samosas, parathas, or puffs.
This recipe can be served as a side dish as well as a filling with many Indian and non-Indian dishes. For example, it can be added to quesadillas or burritos to create a fusion dish that combines Indian and Mexican flavors. In these dishes, paneer is typically combined with other ingredients such as beans, vegetables, and cheese to create a filling that is flavorful and satisfying.
This paneer recipe is easy to make and requires only a few ingredients that are easily available in any kitchen. With a little creativity, you can customize the recipe to suit your taste and create your own signature dish. Let’s jump to the recipe.
Easy Paneer Recipe: Best Filling for Wraps and Rolls
Easy Paneer Recipe: Best Filling for Wraps and Rolls
Ingredients
- 250 g Paneer
- 3 tbsp Ghee or Olive oil
- 1 tbsp Garlic, chopped
- 2 Onion, diced medium size
- ½ cup Bell Pepper (Capsicum), diced
- 1 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tsp Red Chili powder
- 2 Tomatoes, diced medium size
- ½ cup Hot water
- 1 tbsp Tomato sauce (optional)
- 1 tsp Pasta seasoning mix
- Salt to taste
- Spring onion to garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Dice the paneer into small cubes.
- Heat 1 tbsp ghee (or oil) in a pan. Add the paneer into it and mix well. Cook over low-medium heat until all the water content is evaporated. Remove the semi fried paneer from the pan and keep aside.
- Add the remaining ghee (or oil) to the same pan. When the oil is hot, add the garlic and onion into the pan. Sauté until soft.
- Then add the capsicum and stir cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add turmeric and chili powder and stir cook for another 30 seconds.
- Add the tomatoes and salt. Mix well and cook until the tomatoes are well cooked.
- Pour the hot water into the pan and mix well. Bring it to a boil.
- Add the tomato sauce and pasta seasoning. Mix well. Cook until the mixture is a little thick.
- Add salt to taste. Finally add the fried paneer into the gravy. Stir until all paneer cubes are well mixed in the tomato gravy.
- Check for the salt. Add more if needed.
- Garnish with spring onions.
- Remove from heat. Serve hot as side dish or as a filling in Frankie rolls or wraps. Enjoy.
Notes
- Capsicum (bell pepper), spring onion are just optional, We can prepare it with basic ingredients like onion, garlic, tomato, paneer and some seasoning.
- Use any seasoning of your choice like rosemary, oregano, basil leaves.
- You can add other vegetables to the filling to make it more nutritious and flavorful. For example, you can add finely chopped capsicum, carrot, or peas.
- If you don't have fresh paneer, you can use frozen paneer. Just make sure to thaw it before using it in the recipe.
- If you want to make the filling spicier, you can add more green chili or red chili powder to the recipe.
- You can also add some lemon juice or amchur powder to the filling to give it a tangy flavor.
- If you're making samosas or parathas, you can shape the filling into small triangles or balls and stuff them in the dough. If you're making puffs, you can use the filling as a stuffing for the pastry.
Watch the video and try making the paneer recipe.
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Next time, when you are looking for a delicious vegetarian filling for your chapati rolls, Frankie rolls, spring rolls, burritos or just a fusion side dish, make this amazing paneer recipe.
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