Magic With Cottage Cheese ( Paneer )

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Paneer is such a versatile ingredient there is no limitation to use it. I have a big crush on paneer and whenever I come across any new variety with paneer I bookmark it without second thought. Because of this habit when I saw this paneer stuffed okra on my darling friend Aipi's blog n paneer kachori on another wonderfull blogger friend Santosh I was determined to try them very soon. And I did it !!

I thank them both for sharing these wonderfull recipes. My crush with paneer will continue for ever : )

Paneer Kachori

Ingredients:
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp corn flour
  • 1/2 cup grated paneer
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped mint leaves
  • 3 tbsp grated carrot
  • 3 finely chopped chilli
  • 1/2 tsp grated ginger
  • salt to taste
  • oil for deep fry
Mix all the above ingredient except oil nicely then add 1/4 cup or less water to make a elastic n silky smooth dough.Divide the dough into 10 balls and with a rolling pin shape them into circles of 3-4 inch diameter.

Heat oil in a fry pan, once hot drop one puri at a time and let if puff. Make sure both the sides are golden brown before you remove from oil.

Serve hot with a cup of tea.

Paneer Stuffed Okra


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Ingredients:
  • 15 to 20 medium size okra
  • 1/2 cup diced onions
  • 1/2 cup diced tomato
  • pinch of hing
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tbsp oil
For Stuffing
  • 1/2 cup grated cottage cheese (paneer)
  • 1 tsp coriander powder (dhania)
  • 1/4 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1 tsp amchur powder (dry mango powder)
  • 1/4 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp chopped cilantro
  • salt to taste
Cooking Procedure

Wash the okra n pat it dry then n trim the edges and slit on one side lengthwise n keep aside.

Mix all the ingredients of stuffing with 1/2 tsp oil n stuff 1 tsp per okra.

Arrange the stuffed okra on a microwave safe plate, drizzle some oil n cook in microwave for 4 min on high.

In the meantime heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan, add onions,turmeric powder n hing n stir for 2 min. Then add the cooked okra to the onion mixture, sprinkle some salt n let it cook for 2 min. Stir occasionally n then add diced tomato n remaining stuffing if available. Mix softly n let them cook for 2 more min. You stuffed okra is ready.

Serve with rice or roti or as a filling for tortilla wraps.

I am sending both these recipes to


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Tags: Paneer, Cottage cheese, Paneer Bharwan Bhindi, Paneer Kachori

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