Achaari Paneer Naan Bombs

Ingredients

• 1 Cup Grated Paneer
• 1 Medium Boiled Potato (Peeled and Mashed (Approximately 1/2 Cup Mashed Potato))
• 1 Cup Grated Mozzarella Cheese
• 10-12 Mozzarella Cubes (Approximately 1/2 Inch)
• 2 Tablespoons Chopped Coriander
• 1/4 Teaspoon Salt
• 1 Teaspoon Chaat Masala
• 2 Teaspoons Achaar Masala (pickle masala)
• 1.5 Teaspoons Roasted Kasuri Methi (Powdered)
• 1 Tablespoon Kalonji (Nigella Seeds)
• 1 3/4 cups All Purpose Flour (maida)
• 1/4 cup Whole Wheat Flour (aata)
• 1 tablespoon Semolina (sooji)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 teaspoon Sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon Baking Soda
• 1/8 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 1/3 cup Curd
• 1/4 cup Milk (may need an extra tablespoon or two)
• 2 tablespoons Oil (divided)
• 3 Tablespoons Melted Butter
• 1-2 Green Chillies (Minced)
• 1 Tablespoon Finely Chopped Coriander
• 1 Teaspoon Grated Garlic

Instructions

1. 1

   --- For the Filling: ---

2. 2

   Prepare filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the grated paneer, mashed potato, grated mozzarella, chopped coriander, salt, chaat masala, achaar masala, and roasted Kasuri Methi. Mix thoroughly to create a flavorful filling mixture. Set this aside.

3. 3

   --- For the Naan Dough: ---

4. 4

   make dough: In a large bowl, add all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, semolina, salt, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, curd, milk and a tablespoon of oil. Knead this for 3-4 minutes till you get a soft, smooth dough.

5. 5

   Rest dough: Divide this into 15 balls and place them on a greased plate or baking tray. Brush them with oil and cover and let them rest for half an hour.

6. 6

   Roll out dough: Roll out a ball of dough into a 3.5 inch circle.

7. 7

   Prepare naan bomb: Spoon a portion of the prepared filling mixture in the center of the dough and add a mozzarella piece in the middle. Carefully seal the edges of the dough to encase the filling, creating a naan bomb.

8. 8

   Brush naan bomb: Brush the top of the naan bomb with a little milk and sprinkle Kalonji (Nigella seeds) on top for extra flavor. Rest for 10 minutes

9. 9

   --- Butter Chilli Garlic Mix ---

10. 10

    brush with butter garlic dip: In a separate bowl, mix melted butter, minced green chillies, finely chopped coriander, and grated garlic. Set aside for later

11. 11

    --- Ooni Pizza Oven ---

12. 12

    Preheat oven: Preheat your OONI pizza oven until it reaches about 700C.

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    Bake naan bomb: Place the naan bombs on a cast iron skillet or oven-safe pan. Carefully slide the skillet into the preheated pizza oven. Turn off the fire and close the oven door. Let the naan bombs cook in the oven for about 8 minutes. This will melt the cheese and cook the dough.

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    Brown naan bomb: After 8 minutes, briefly turn the fire back on for just a minute to achieve a nice char on top. Keep rotating the skillet every 20 seconds to get an even browning and char. Remove the naan bombs from the oven. Brush immediately with butter chilli garlic mixture and serve hot.

15. 15

    --- Air Fryer: ---

16. 16

    Preheat air fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 190C for 3 minutes

17. 17

    Bake in air fryer: Place the prepared naan bombs directly on the basket. Brush with milk and sprinkle with nigella seeds. Bake for 8-9 minutes till golden brown from the top. Brush immediately with butter chilli garlic mixture and serve hot.

18. 18

    --- Oven: ---

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    Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 200C

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    Bake in oven: Place the prepared naan bombs on a baking tray. Brush with milk and sprinkle with nigella seeds. Bake for 18 minutes till golden brown from the top. Brush immediately with butter chilli garlic mixture and serve hot.