Masala Paneer & Corn Puffs
Looking for a vegetarian appetizer that is sure to impress your guests at your next party? Look no further than these Masala Paneer & Corn Puffs! This delicious Indian fusion recipe combines the irresistible flavors of paneer and puff pastry into one mouth-watering dish. The filling is a perfect combination of sweet and spicy! Thanks to the addition of coriander chutney, it looks stunning with its vibrant green color, but it also bursts with flavor. These Masala Paneer & Corn Puffs are easy to make and will be a sure fire hit with anyone who tries them. Don't miss out on this winning combination of paneer and puff pastry - give this recipe a try today and enjoy a delicious and flavorful appetizer that everyone will love! The addition of cheese and everything bagel seasoning just brings everything together. This Indian fusion recipe is a must-try for Holi parties!
Happy Cooking!
Servings: 9-12 pcs as per size
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cooking Time: 40-50 mins
Cooling Time: 10-15 mins
Total Time: 1-1.5 hours
Ingredients:
Filling:
1.5 tbsp oil/butter
1 small red onion finely chopped
2-4 scallions chopped
1/2 tomato finely chopped
2.5 tbsp coriander chutney
1.5 tbsp sriracha
1 cup corn kernels; I use frozen roasted corn
1.5 tsp Chili flakes as per taste
1/2 tsp Cumin powder
1/4 tsp Coriander powder
1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
1 tsp Salt as per taste
1/4 tsp Pepper
1/4 tsp Sugar
A pinch of Cinnamon powder
1 tbsp mayonnaise
1.5 tbsp milk
200-220g paneer cut into cubes
Assemble:
1 sheet puff pastry, about 9 oz
2-4 tbsp Sriracha
1/2-3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Oil to brush
1 tbsp everything bagel seasoning or sesame seeds
Directions:
Filling: In a pan on low-medium heat add oil and let it warm up.
Add chopped onions and cook for 3-4 mins till it starts to become translucent.
Add scallions and cook for 1-2 mins.
Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for 4-5 mins till they start to break down.
Add all the spices- cumin powder, chili flakes, coriander powder, turmeric powder, cinnamon powder, salt, sugar, and pepper along with sriracha and coriander chutney, and corn kernels. Cook for 3-4 mins till it’s all combined well.
Add paneer cubes, milk, and mayonnaise and mix well. Cook for 2-4 mins till it’s all mixed well. The filling is ready, let it cool.
Fill and bake: Preheat oven to 400F.
Roll out a puff pastry sheet slightly. Cut it into squares. I cut it into 9 squares.
Brush each square with sriracha over it.
Top each square with filling and leaves space to close it and then sprinkle cheese over it. I filled it diagonally to form a triangle. Close them and form the shape you like.
Seal the edges closed with a fork.
Brush the surface of the oil and sprinkle everything bagel seasoning over it.
Place on a parchment-lined baking tray and bake at 400F for 15-20 mins till golden brown and cooked through.
Serve with your choice of condiment and enjoy! I like to serve it with chili garlic maggi sauce.
Notes/Tips:
Let the paneer filling cool before filling in puff pastry.
Don’t skip the everything bagel seasoning if you have it as it completes the flavor profile. If you can’t find it in a store, you can make your own, the recipe is here.
You can use Amul cheese if you want.
Don’t skip the mayonnaise or milk, it makes the filling creamy and makes the color of the green filling light and bright!
You can use any corn kernels you have available like white corn kernels or golden corn.
