Paneer Puffs
Crispy, flaky Indian bakery-style pastries filled with spiced paneer, onions, veggies and aromatic Indian spices. Perfect for evening tea, or as a vegetarian appetizer for your next gathering. Try this for your next homemade snack!
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Servings puffs
Ingredients
Filling:
- 1 tablespoon oil
- ¼ cup chopped onions
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- ¼ cup chopped bell peppers (capsicum)
- ¼ cup green peas
- 1 cup crumbled paneer
- ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 tablespoon chopped coriander (cilantro) leaves
- 1 tablespoon tomato sauce (ketchup)
- Salt to taste
Puffs:
- 2 store bought puff pastry sheets, thawed
- 1 beaten egg, for brushing (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the filling:
- Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Add onions, ginger, bell peppers (capsicum), green peas, and paneer. Season with salt.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 3-4 minutes or until the veggies are tender.
- Add ground turmeric, ground cumin, chili powder and garam masala. Stir to combine.
- Cook for about 2 minutes.
- Stir in coriander (cilantro) leaves and ketchup (tomato sauce). Remove from heat. Cool completely.
Assemble and bake puffs:
- Preheat oven to 200ºC (400ºF). Line a large baking tray with baking paper.
- Cut each pastry sheet into 6 rectangles.
- Place one pastry sheet on a flat work surface.
- Add 2 tablespoons of the cooled paneer filling to one side of the pastry sheet. Make 3 slits on the other side of the pastry sheet.
- Fold the pastry over the filling and press the edges firmly together. You can use a fork to do this.
- Arrange the puffs on a lined tray, brush with egg or milk if desired, and bake for approximately 20-25 minutes, or until the pastries are risen and golden.
- Cook for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Green peas - I used frozen green peas
- Beaten egg - Substitute with 2 tablespoons milk if you like.
- Serving suggestion - Serve it with Mint chutney, tamarind chutney, tomato sauce (ketchup), coffee, or masala chai. However, these puffs taste delicious on their own, so the accompaniments are optional.
- Cheesy puffs - Add a small amount of your favorite cheese to make the pastry extra cheesy.
- Vegetables - Feel free to add your favorite veggies like corn, potatoes, and grated carrots.
- Freezer friendly - Assemble and freeze unbaked puffs for convenient future baking.
- Storage - These puffs are best enjoyed fresh, however, you can store the cooled leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator and consume within two days. Reheat in a preheated oven or air fryer.
Nutrition
Calories: 16kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 18mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 51IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.1mg