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Paneer Cigar Rolls

Paneer Cigar Rolls

  • 25 min
  • mild
  • Serves 8

Prep 15 min · Cook 10 min

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3 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as paneer cigar · Veg · Breads, Snacks & Starters

Paneer cigar rolls: flattened bread rolled around paneer and mozzarella, sealed with cornflour slurry and fried. Mild, makes 8, 25 minutes, with video.

Low calorie

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

12 items

8 people
  • Paneer, Grated200 grams
  • Onion, Finely Chopped40 grams
  • Green Chilli, Finely Chopped8 grams
  • Mozzarella Cheese, Grated80 grams
  • Salt3 grams
  • White Pepper Powder3 grams
  • Red Chilli Powder3 grams
  • Cumin Powder3 grams
  • Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped10 grams
  • Bread, Slices8
  • Corn Starch Slurry1 tsp
  • Coconut Oil120 ml

Contains: milk, wheat, soya.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 8 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer 1 personAll 8 people
Energy305kcal2440kcal
Protein9.2g74g
Carbohydrate14g114g
Fat23g187g
Fibre1.1g8.8g
Sugar2g16g

Cookd masalas for paneer

Method

  1. 1

    In a bowl, add the grated paneer, onion, green chilies, salt, pepper, red chilli powder, cumin powder, and coriander. Mix well.

    PaneerOnionGreen ChilliMozzarella CheeseSaltWhite Pepper PowderRed Chilli PowderCumin PowderCoriander Leaves

  2. 2

    Take a few bread slices and cut off the edges. Flatten out each slice using a rolling pin. Add the paneer filling on one side of the bread slice and tightly roll it. Brush a little bit of cornflour slurry on the edges to stick the bread together.

    BreadCorn Starch Slurry

  3. 3

    In a pan, heat up some oil and carefully add the cigars and fry them until crispy and golden brown on all sides.

    Coconut Oil

Before you start

How long does Paneer Cigar Rolls take?
25 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Paneer Cigar Rolls serve?
8. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Paneer Cigar Rolls vegetarian?
Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Paneer Cigar Rolls spicy?
It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Paneer Cigar Rolls?
200 grams Paneer, 80 grams Mozzarella Cheese, 8 Bread, 40 grams Onion, 8 grams Green Chilli, 3 grams White Pepper Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Paneer Cigar Rolls?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Paneer Cigar Rolls?
About 305 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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