Indian Paneer Puff

4 standard portions

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Ingredients

• 1 cup paneer (scrambled)
• ¼ cup green peas
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
• ¼ teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 green chili (chopped)
• ½ teaspoon ginger (chopped)
• ⅛ teaspoon turmeric powder
• ¼ teaspoon coriander powder
• ¼ teaspoon black salt (kala namak)
• ¼ teaspoon chat masala
• 2 pinch garam masala powder
• ½ teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro (chopped)
• salt (to taste)

Method

1. In a pan, add oil. Once oil is hot, add cumin seeds and mustard seeds. Wait till seeds crackle, the mustard seeds should start popping out.
2. Add chopped ginger and green chili. Saute for 1 minutes till ginger starts to turn light golden in color.
3. Add scrambled paneer and green peas.
4. Then add all the spices, salt and mix. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring often.
5. Add lemon juice, cilantro and mix. Switch off the flame.
6. Open the puff pastry sheet and roll it evenly. Divide puff pastry into 4 squares.
7. Take 1 square and place 2 tablespoons of the paneer filling on one side.
8. Fold to form a triangle. Repeat with the remaining 3 puff pastry squares.
9. Seal the edges of the puff using a fork.
10. Arrange the paneer puff on a baking tray lined with parchment paper or silicone mat. Brush the top with milk. You can also brush with egg wash.
11. Bake at 400 F degrees for 15 minutes or till nice golden brown in color.
12. Serve immediately with a cup of chai.