How to make Peas and Paneer Cigars -
Green peas and paneer mixture wrapped in samosa patti, shaped like a cigar and deep-fried.
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Main Ingredients : Green peas (हरे मटर), Paneer (cottage cheese) (पनीर)
Cuisine : Indian
Course : Snacks and Starters
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For more recipes related to Peas and Paneer Cigars checkout Matar Ke Cutlet, Hare Matar Aur Paneer Ke Shaami Kabab, Matar ke Samose, Matar Paneer ki Tikki . You can also find more Snacks and Starters recipes like Brinjal Tiramisu Poha Papad-SK Khazana Achaari Chicken Tikka Elaichi Pista Crullers
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Hindi: matar
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Prep Time : 11-15 minutes
Cook time : 11-15 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Easy
Taste : Mild
Ingredients for Peas and Paneer Cigars Recipe
Green peas boiled and mashed 1 cup
Paneer (cottage cheese) crumbled ½ cup
Samosa patti 8
Oil 2 teaspoons + to deep fry
Spring onions with greens finely chopped ¼ cup
Green chilli paste 1 teaspoon
Salt to taste
Cumin seeds crushed 1 teaspoon
Processed cheese grated ¼ cup
Refined flour (maida) 1 tablespoon
Method
Step 1
Heat two teaspoons oil in a non-stick pan. Add the spring onions and sauté on medium heat for a few seconds.
Step 2
Add the garlic-green chilli paste, mix and sauté for a minute. Add the green peas, cottage cheese, salt and crushed cumin seeds, mix well and cook for two minutes.
Step 3
Add the cheese, mix and let it melt completely. Remove from heat and set aside.
Step 4
Take the refined flour in a bowl. Add some water and mix into a thick slurry.
Step 5
Place a portion of the prepared green peas-cottage cheese onto each samosa patti. Rolland shape into cigar. Apply the slurry and seal the edges.
Step 6
Heat sufficient oil in a kadai. Deep-fry in the cigarstill golden and crisp. Drain on absorbent paper.
Step 7
Serve hot with your choice of sauce.
Nutrition Info
Calories : 1111 Kcal
Carbohydrates : 96.3 gm
Protein : 40.6 gm
Fat : 62.5 gm
Other : Fiber- 15.4gm
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