Name: Paneer Cheese Puffs recipe by Avin Kohli at BetterButter
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: For pastry-; 2&1/2 cup APF/ maida; 250ml approx chilled water; 150g Cold Butter; 1/2 tsp salt; For filling-; 1 cup crumbled fresh Paneer; 1/2 cup cheese; 1 Large Onion finely chopped; Salt & Pepper to taste; 1 tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves

ABOUT Paneer Cheese Puffs RECIPE

This recipe is like a savoury version of our gujiya. These are a perfect party appetiser food when serving 6-8 guest. These can be easily made in advance and baked when your guest arrive.

Ingredients Serving: 6

For pastry-
2&1/2 cup APF/ maida
250ml approx chilled water
150g Cold Butter
1/2 tsp salt
For filling-
1 cup crumbled fresh Paneer
1/2 cup cheese
1 Large Onion finely chopped
Salt & Pepper to taste
1 tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves

Instructions

To prepare pastry- In a food processor pulse the flour and butter until it looks like bread crumbs.
Now slowly start adding water. Start by adding a little. Keep adding until the dough just comes together. For this pulse a regular intervals rather than continuous pulsing. Once it comes together take it out in a cling film, wrap and chill for 30 mins.
This process can be done be hands as well.
For filling- heat oil on a nonstick pan. Add onions and saute till soft. Add paneer and cheese. Add salt and pepper. Let it cool.
For final assembly - Preheat the oven at 200°C for 10 min.
Roll out on a flat surface. Cut circles with a cookie cutter. Spoon 1tbsp filling on one side. Flap over the other side onto the filling and press gently to seal.
Place on the baking tray. Now with a fork gently make impression on the edges of the pastry.
Brush with milk generously. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Bake for 10-12 mins until top starts to brown.
Serve hot withCreamy Mayo sauce and green chutney. Enjoy!

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