Instant Masala Paneer Roll Recipes

Instant Masala Paneer Roll is a quick and delicious Indian snack that features spicy paneer (Indian cottage cheese) rolled in a soft and flavorful wrap. It’s a perfect option for a light meal, lunchbox, or evening snack. Here’s the recipe:

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Ready in: 25 minutes

Ingredients:

For the Paneer Filling:

• 1 cup paneer (Indian cottage cheese), crumbled or cut into small cubes
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 small tomato, finely chopped
• 1 green chili, finely chopped (adjust to your spice preference)
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to your spice preference)
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
• Salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon oil
• Fresh coriander leaves, chopped

For the Wrap:

• 4-6 whole wheat or all-purpose flour tortillas or chapatis (store-bought or homemade)

For Assembling:

• Green chutney or mint-coriander chutney
• Tomato ketchup or sauce
• Sliced onions and cucumbers (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them sizzle for a few seconds.
2. Add the finely chopped onions and green chili. Sauté until the onions become translucent.
3. Stir in the chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften.
4. Add the crumbled or cubed paneer to the pan and mix well with the onions and tomatoes.
5. Sprinkle garam masala, red chili powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and salt over the paneer mixture. Mix everything thoroughly and let it cook for a couple of minutes until the paneer is coated with the spices and flavors.
6. Turn off the heat, and garnish the paneer filling with chopped fresh coriander leaves.
7. Warm the tortillas or chapatis slightly on a hot griddle or in the microwave.
8. To assemble the rolls, spread a thin layer of green chutney or mint-coriander chutney on each tortilla or chapati.
9. Place a generous amount of the prepared paneer filling on one side of the tortilla or chapati.
10. Optionally, add sliced onions and cucumbers on top of the paneer filling.
11. Drizzle some tomato ketchup or sauce over the filling.
12. Carefully fold the tortilla or chapati over the filling and roll it up tightly to form a roll.

Serve the Instant Masala Paneer Rolls immediately, or you can wrap them in foil for a quick grab-and-go meal. Enjoy these delightful and spicy rolls as a tasty snack or a light lunch option. They are sure to be a hit with paneer lovers and make for a satisfying and flavorful treat any time of the day!