Indian Paneer Puff

Ingredients

• 1 cup paneer (scrambled)
• 1/4 cup green peas
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 green chili (chopped)
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger (chopped)
• 1/8 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/4 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/4 teaspoon black salt (kala namak)
• 1/4 teaspoon chat masala
• 2 pinch garam masala powder
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro (chopped)
• salt (to taste)

Instructions

1. 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. 2

   Add chopped ginger and green chili. Saute for 1 minutes till ginger starts to turn light golden in color.

3. 3

   Add scrambled paneer and green peas.

4. 4

   Then add all the spices, salt and mix. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring often.

5. 5

   Add lemon juice, cilantro and mix. Switch off the flame.

6. 6

   Open the puff pastry sheet and roll it evenly. Divide puff pastry into 4 squares.

7. 7

   Take 1 square and place 2 tablespoons of the paneer filling on one side.

8. 8

   Fold to form a triangle. Repeat with the remaining 3 puff pastry squares.

9. 9

   Seal the edges of the puff using a fork.

10. 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. 11

    Bake at 400 F degrees for 15 minutes or till nice golden brown in color.

12. 12

    Serve immediately with a cup of chai.