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Stuffed Paneer Fingers

This is a perfect dish for those who love paneer. Here is an interesting snack that’s prepared in western-style and filled with a desi stuffing that can work as an interesting appetiser or as a wrap/roll.

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Main ingredients Cottage cheese (paneer), Onion, Green chillies, French beans, Carrot, Cumin powder, Garam masala powder, Potato, Fresh coriander leaves, Lemon juice, Onion powder, Garlic powder, Processed cheese, Cornflakes, Dried breadcrumbs, Refined flour slurry
Cuisine Fusion
Course Snacks and starters
Prep time 30-35 minutes
Cook time 15-20 minutes
Serve 4
Taste Savoury
Level of cooking Moderate
Others Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 300 grams cottage cheese (paneer), grated
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 green chillies, chopped
  • 4-5 French beans, chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 small carrot, peeled and finely chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • ¼ teaspoon red chilli powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin powder
  • ¼ teaspoon garam masala powder
  • 1 medium potato, boiled, peeled and mashed
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander leaves
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • A pinch of sugar
  • 1½ teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Black pepper powder to taste 
  • ¼ cup grated processed cheese
  • ¾ cup crushed cornflakes
  • ¾ cup dried breadcrumbs
  • Refined flour slurry as required
  • Oil for deep frying
  • Tomato ketchup for serving
  • Salad for serving

Method

  1. Heat oil in a non-stick pan, add onion, green chillies and French beans, mix and saute for 1 minute. Add salt, mix and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
  2. Add carrot, mix and saute for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, cumin powder and garam masala powder, mix and sauté for 1 minute.
  4. Add potato and mix well. Add 2 tablespoons coriander leaves, lemon juice and sugar and mix well. Take the pan off the heat and allow to cool completely.
  5. Take cottage cheese in a bowl. Add salt, onion powder, garlic powder and black pepper powder and mash well.
  6. Add processed cheese to the vegetable mixture and mix well.
  7. Spread a portion of the cottage cheese mixture in your palm, place a portion of vegetable mixture in the centre, bring the edges together and seal the edges. Shape into cylinders.
  8. Heat sufficient oil in a kadai.
  9. Spread cornflakes on a plate, add dried breadcrumbs, remaining coriander leaves and mix well.
  10. Dip the prepared cylinders in refined flour slurry and roll in the cornflakes mixture. Slide a few cylinders at a time,  into hot oil and deep-fry till golden brown and crisp. Drain on absorbent paper. 
  11. Arrange on a serving platter and serve hot with tomato ketchup and salad.
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