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Paneer Puff

Cultural Context

Originating from Indian street food culture, Paneer Puff is a delightful pastry filled with spiced paneer and vegetables. These puffs are often enjoyed as snacks during tea time or festive occasions. With their flaky texture and savory filling, they have become a popular choice not just in India but also in Indian restaurants worldwide, where they are often served as appetizers or party snacks.

IndianINsnack
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 package puff pastry
8 oz paneer
1 medium onion
1 cup green peas
1 tablespoon ginger
2 cloves garlic
1 green chili
1/4 cup coriander leaves
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons oil
4 oz mozzarella cheese
1 medium potato

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

puff pastry

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry

💰Cheaper: homemade dough

Whole wheat pastry adds fiber while homemade dough can be more economical.

paneer

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Tofu is lower in calories and provides a similar texture.

green peas

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: frozen peas

Frozen peas are often less expensive and available year-round.

egg wash

🥗Healthier: milk wash

💰Cheaper: water

Milk wash gives a nice color while water is a cost-effective option.

1

Preheat the oven to 180°C.

2

Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds and cumin seeds until they splutter.

3

Add finely chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.

4

Prepare a paste with ginger, garlic, and green chili using a mortar and pestle, then add to the onions and sauté until fragrant.

5

Add chopped vegetables (beans, carrots, and frozen peas) to the pan and sauté until cooked.

6

Add mashed potato and crumbled paneer to the vegetable mixture and mix well.

7

Season the filling with salt and turmeric powder, and cook until the moisture from the paneer evaporates.

8

Add fresh chopped coriander leaves and mozzarella cheese to the filling and mix well.

9

Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into squares.

10

Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each pastry square and fold to seal.

11

Brush the tops with milk to help seal the pastry.

12

Place the puffs on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.

13

Bake for about 20 minutes until golden and puffed up.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbaking

Equipment Needed

baking sheetparchment paperrolling pinpanmixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

milkwheat

Also Known As

Paneer PastryPaneer Samosa

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