Sandwich paneer bhajiya
Paneer slices sandwiched with green chutney and fried in batter
Thin squares of paneer sandwiched with a fresh coriander, mint and chilli filling, dipped in a spiced gram-flour batter and fried until golden. Soft inside and crisp outside. Serve hot with chilli sauce, ketchup or chutney.
- Total time
- 40 min
- Difficulty
- medium
- Serves
- 4
Ingredients
- 1 ⅛ lb paneer
For the filling
- 1 small green capsicumchopped
- 3 green chillies3–4
- ⅔ oz fresh coriander1 cup, chopped
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- ⅛ oz mint leaves¼ cup
- ½ tsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp garlic paste
- ½ tsp saltor to taste
For the batter
- 5 ½ oz gram flour (besan)1½ cups
- ½ tsp red chilli powder
- 1 pinch bicarbonate of soda
- ½ tsp saltor to taste
- ½ tsp sugaror to taste
- ¾ cup waterabout
- oilfor deep frying
- chilli sauce, ketchup or chutney (optional)to serve
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Method
0/7 doneStep 1: Blend 1 small green capsicum, 3 green chillies, ⅔ oz fresh coriander, 1 tsp cumin seeds, ⅛ oz mint leaves, ½ tsp lemon juice, 2 tsp garlic paste and ½ tsp salt into a smooth, thick paste, adding a spoonful of water only if the blender needs it.
Step 2: Cut 1 ⅛ lb paneer into 3.5 cm squares, 6 mm thick.
Step 3: Spread a little filling on half the squares and sandwich them with the rest.
Step 4: Mix 5 ½ oz gram flour (besan), ½ tsp red chilli powder, 1 pinch bicarbonate of soda, ½ tsp salt and ½ tsp sugar, and add ¾ cup water gradually to make a thick batter that coats a spoon.
Step 5: Dip the paneer sandwiches in the batter, coating them well.
Step 6: Heat oil to 350°F and deep fry the sandwiches in batches for 3–4 minutes, until golden brown. Drain on kitchen paper.
10 minStep 7: Serve hot with chilli sauce, ketchup or chutney.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 560 kcal
- Protein
- 30 g
- Carbs
- 26 g
- Fat
- 38 g
- Fibre
- 4 g
Nutrition values are estimates.
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Good to know
- How long does sandwich paneer bhajiya take?
- About 40 minutes in total: 25 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook.
- How many people does it serve?
- 4 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 gluten free?
- Yes, as written. Check the labels on stock, sauces and spice mixes, which sometimes contain gluten.
- 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 paneer?
- Firm tofu, pressed and cubed (vegan; season it well).
- What can I use instead of small green capsicum?
- Any colour of bell pepper, same amount.
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