Stuffed Paneer Idli

          Make your breakfast super delicious, healthy and different with these stuffed idlis. I made a stuffing out of paneer, which is loaded with protein. They are perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner or as a lunch box meal. Relish them with coconut chutney, sambar and idli podi for a wholesome meal. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare it.

• 4-5 cups batter 
• 150-200 gms. paneer, mashed
• salt to taste
• 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
• 1 tsp. garam masala powder
• handful of coriander leaves, chopped
• 2-3 tbsp. fried onions
• 2 fresh red chilies, chopped
• oil to shallow fry

          In a bowl, mix together paneer, salt, turmeric powder, garam masala powder, coriander leaves, fried onions and red chilies. Keep aside.

          Pour a little of the batter into each of the greased idli mould. Then spread a layer of the paneer mix and cover it with another layer of the idli batter. 

          Steam for 12-15 minutes. When cool, demould them and serve with coconut chutney (or any chutney as preferred) and sambar. 

        

                           Mix paneer, salt, turmeric powder, garam masala powder, coriander
                           leaves, fried onions & red chilies. Keep aside.

                      

                                     Pour little batter into each of the greased idli mould. 

                                             Then spread a layer of the paneer mix.

                             Cover it with another layer of idli batter. Steam for 12-15 min. 

                      When cool, demould & serve with coconut chutney & sambar.                           

                   

Baked Paneer Pin Wheels

          Here are some delicious pinwheel snacks stuffed with paneer. They are great as appetizers or tea-time snacks to be relished with tomato ketchup or green chutney. The stuffing can vary according to individual preference and can also be deep fried. To prepare this simple and easy recipe, check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare it. 

• 1 & 1/2 cups plain flour
• salt to taste
• 1/2 tsp. carom seeds (ajwain)
• 1 tbsp. melted butter / olive oil
• oil to shallow fry

Stuffing-

• 150 gms. paneer, mashed / grated
• salt to taste
• pinch of turmeric powder
• 1 tsp. garam masala powder
• 2-3 tbsp. fried onions
• 1 tsp. red chili flakes
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1/2 tsp. ginger, grated
• handful of coriander leaves, chopped

          In a bowl, mix together plain flour, salt, oil and ajwain. Knead a dough by adding required quantity of water. Keep aside for 10-15 minutes. 

          Mix together all the ingredients for the stuffing and keep aside. Divide the dough into 2 equal portions. Roll out each portion by dusting some flour.

          Spread 4-5 tbsp. of the paneer mix. Fold the chapati from one end to the other. At the end of the roll, apply some water at the edge and secure the roll firmly. 

          Press gently and cut away the edges. Then cut the roll into 1" pieces. Arrange the pin wheels on a greased baking sheet.

          Brush with some butter / oil and bake in a preheated microwave oven at 200 degrees C. for 15-20 minutes. Enjoy as an appetizer or tea-time snack with some green chutney or sauce.

                            Mix together all the ingredients for the stuffing and keep aside. 

                     In a bowl, mix together plain flour, salt, oil & ajwain. Knead a dough by 
                     adding required quantity of water. Keep aside for 10-15 minutes. 

                       
                     Roll out each portion by dusting some flour. Then spread some of the
                     paneer mix. 

                      Fold the chapatti from one end to the other. At the end of the roll, apply 
                      some water at the edge and secure the roll firmly. 

                                Press gently and cut away the edges.

                               Then cut the roll into 1" pieces. 

                                 Arrange the pin wheels on a greased baking sheet.

                                  Brush with some egg wash.

                  Bake in a pre-heated microwave oven at 200 degrees C. for 15-20 minutes.

                                  After it is baked.

                  Enjoy as an appetizer or tea-time snack with some green chutney / sauce.