Baked Paneer Pin Wheels

Name: Baked Paneer Pin Wheels
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups maida (plain flour); to taste salt; 1/2 tsp. carom seeds (ajwain); 1 tbsp. oil; 1 egg, beaten; oil to shallow fry; Stuffing-; 150 gms. paneer, mashed / grated; to taste salt; pinch turmeric powder; 1 tsp. garam masala powder; 2-3 tbsp. fried onions; 1 tsp. red chili flakes; 1 small onion, chopped; 1/2 tsp. ginger, grated; handful coriander leaves, chopped

Bethica Das @kitchen_flavours

Sharjah (UAE)

Here are some delicious pin wheel snacks stuffed with paneer. They are great as appetizers or tea-time snacks to be relished with tomato ketchup or green chutney. The stuffing can vary according to individual preference and can also be deep fried.

Bethica Das @kitchen_flavours

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cupsmaida (plain flour)
to tastesalt
1/2 tsp.carom seeds (ajwain)
1 tbsp.oil
1egg, beaten
oil to shallow fry
Stuffing-
150gms. paneer, mashed / grated
to tastesalt
pinchturmeric powder
1 tsp.garam masala powder
2-3 tbsp.fried onions
1 tsp.red chili flakes
1small onion, chopped
1/2 tsp.ginger, grated
handfulcoriander leaves, chopped

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Steps

1

In a bowl, mix together maida, salt, oil and ajwain. Knead a dough by adding required quantity of water. Keep aside for 10-15 minutes.
2

Mix together all the ingredients for the stuffing and keep aside. Divide the dough into 2 equal portions. Roll out each portion by dusting some flour.
3

Spread 4-5 tbsp. of the paneer mix. Fold the chapatti from one end to the other. At the end of the roll, apply some water at the edge and secure the roll firmly.
4

Press gently and cut away the edges. Then cut the roll into 1" pieces. Arrange the pin wheels on a greased baking sheet.
5

Brush with some egg wash and bake in a pre-heated microwave oven at 200 degrees C. for 15-20 minutes. Enjoy as an appetizer or tea-time snack with some green chutney or sauce.