Wednesday, May 29, 2019

Paneer Puff using Pastry sheets


Ingredients:

For stuffing:

Carrot, beans, peas, sweet corn - 1 Cup
Paneer - 1 cup (Pieces)
Onion - 1 medium
Potatoes - 3 peeled & cut in cubes (Optional)
Ginger garlic paste - 1/2 Tsp
Cumin seeds - 1 Tsp
Chilli powder - 1/4 Tsp
Turmeric powder - 1/4 Tsp
Garam Masala - 1/4 Tsp

Coriander / cilantro - 1/4 cup
Salt - As required

Method:


1) In a pan add oil, add cumin seeds and saute for 5 sec.
2) Add onion, ginger garlic paste. Saute until golden brown.
3) Now add vegetables one by one and saute until done. Now add Chopped Paneer pieces.
4) Add turmeric, chili powder, salt, and garam masala. Mix well until the masala is coated well.
5) Garnish with Coriander leaves.

Puff:


1) Preheat oven to 400 F.
2) Thaw the puff pastry sheets as per package instructions.
3) Cut the sheets into equal sizes.
4) Scoop vegetable mixture and place in the middle section over the pastry sheet.
5) Spread water on edges.  Fold the sheet over the filling and make a triangle or of the desired shape. 
6) Smear some melted butter on top and place it on a baking sheet.
7) Bake for 20 - 25 mins – till golden brown.

Serve hot with chutneys.


Note:

1) Puff Pastry sheets can be found in the frozen food section.

2) If making them beforehand – reheat them in the oven at 250 F for about 5 mins. Do not microwave –it may get soggy and lose the delicious crunch.
3) Vegetable of your choice can be added. Paneer can also be added.
4) Use a fork to press firm if necessary. To avoid opening when baking and also for serving.
5) Along with smearing of Melted butter, Puffs can be poked with a fork to get some air in during the baking process.


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