Coated paneer cones
Crumb-coated pastry cones with a spiced paneer filling. Makes 28
Crisp samosa-pastry cones stuffed with paneer, spring onion, coconut, aniseed and green chilli, dipped in batter and rolled in sesame breadcrumbs before frying. They look impressive on a party platter. Serve with red, green and tamarind chutneys.
- Total time
- 90 min
- Difficulty
- hard
- Serves
- 7
Ingredients
For the samosa pastry
For the filling
For the batter
For the topping
For the paste
To serve
Method
0/12 doneStep 1: Mix 10 ½ oz paneer, ⅓ oz fresh coriander, 3 ½ oz spring onions, 1 tbsp aniseeds, 3 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp green chilli paste, 1 ⅜ oz fresh coconut, 1 tsp garam masala and 1 tsp salt. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
Step 2: Mix 7 oz plain flour, 1 tbsp lemon juice and 1 ½ tsp salt, then bind into a firm dough with ½ cup ice-cold water, adding it a little at a time. Divide into 8 equal portions (an even number: they are rolled in pairs).
Step 3: Roll two portions into small rounds. Brush the top of each with a little 1 tbsp oil, dust with 2 tbsp plain flour, and place one on the other, oiled sides facing.
Step 4: Gently roll the pair out into a thin round about 25 cm across. Repeat with the rest of the dough.
Step 5: Roast each double round on a griddle over a very low heat for about 30 seconds a side, just until it firms up without browning. Peel the two layers apart while warm and keep them wrapped in a cloth so they stay soft.
6 minStep 6: Use 7 rounds and cut each into 4 triangles.
Step 7: Fold each triangle into a cone and seal the seam with 2 ⅛ oz plain flour. Fill tightly with the paneer filling and seal the top with paste.
Step 8: Whisk 2 ⅛ oz plain flour, ¾ cup water, ¼ tsp ground black pepper and 1 tsp salt into a smooth coating batter.
Step 9: Mix 1 tbsp sesame seeds, 1 pinch orange food colour and 6 tbsp dry breadcrumbs on a plate.
Step 10: Dip each cone in the batter, then roll it in the topping mixture until coated.
Step 11: Heat oil over a low to medium heat (325°F) and deep-fry the cones in batches for 5–6 minutes, until golden brown and crispy. Drain on kitchen paper.
20 minStep 12: Serve hot with red, green and tamarind chutneys.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 380 kcal
- Protein
- 13 g
- Carbs
- 34 g
- Fat
- 21 g
- Fibre
- 2 g
Nutrition values are estimates.
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Good to know
- How long does coated paneer cones take?
- About 90 minutes in total: 60 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.
- How many people does it serve?
- 7 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
- Is it vegetarian?
- Yes. It has no meat or fish.
- Is it very spicy?
- It has some heat. Use less chilli for a milder version, or more if you like it hot.
- What can I use instead of plain flour?
- Self-raising flour, same amount (then leave out the baking powder).
- What can I use instead of lemon juice?
- Lime juice, same amount.
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