Indian Paneer Puff

5 from 1 vote

Crispy, flaky Indian Paneer Puff is great with a cup of masala chai.

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Paneer Puff

Yes more paneer recipes. Now that I told you how to make paneer at home, this was bound to happen. Paneer and potato puffs are very popular in India. These crispy, flaky savory pastries are usually relished with a cup of hot chai in the evening. Sometimes I have this sudden craving to eat a vegetable or paneer puff in the evening. Now back home it was easy, just get go to your local bakery and get the puffs however it’s not all that convenient here. First of all it’s hard to find puffs here and even if you find them, they are never fresh.

Paneer Puffs

And that obviously means that when I crave for it, I have to make it, there isn’t really a choice! I made these paneer puff a while back for our weekend brunch and gobbled them up in no time. They are super simple to make, all you need is a puff pastry sheet ready to be used. You can either use homemade puff pastry or get one from the market. Either way, the paneer puff will taste great.

Indian Paneer Puff

You can even make these paneer puff in advance and then just heat them in the oven before serving. But I will admit that they taste best when fresh out of the oven. I hope you give this recipe a try!

Indian Paneer Puffs

 

 

Method

In  a pan, add oil. Once oil is hot, add cumin seeds and mustard seeds. Wait till seeds crackle, the mustard seeds should start popping out.

Add chopped ginger and green chili. Saute for 1 minutes till ginger starts to turn light golden in color.

Add scrambled paneer and green peas.

Paneer Puff Recipe-Step-1

Then add all the spices, salt and mix. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring often.

Add lemon juice, cilantro and mix. Switch off the flame.

Open the puff pastry sheet and roll it evenly.

Paneer Puff Recipe-Step-2Divide puff pastry into 4 squares.

Take 1 square and place 2 tablespoons of the paneer filling on one side.

Fold to form a triangle. Repeat with the remaining 3 puff pastry squares.

Paneer Puff Recipe-Step-3

Seal the edges using a fork.

Arrange the paneer puff on a baking tray lined with parchment paper or silicone mat. Brush the top with milk. You can also brush with egg wash.

Bake at 400 F degrees for 15 minutes or till nice golden brown in color.

Paneer Puff Recipe-Step-4

Serve immediately with a cup of chai.

Paneer Puff

* Do not over-fill the puffs. I only used around 2 tablespoons of filling per puff.

Indian Paneer Puff

5 from 1 vote
Servings: 4
Crispy, flaky Indian Paneer Puff is great with a cup of masala chai.

Ingredients 

1 sheet puff pastry [homemade or store bought]

  • 1 cup paneer scrambled
  • ¼ cup green peas
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
  • ¼ teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1 green chili chopped
  • ½ teaspoon ginger chopped
  • teaspoon turmeric powder
  • ¼ teaspoon coriander powder
  • ¼ teaspoon black salt kala namak
  • ¼ teaspoon chat masala
  • 2 pinch garam masala powder
  • ½ teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped
  • salt to taste
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Instructions 

  • In a pan, add oil. Once oil is hot, add cumin seeds and mustard seeds. Wait till seeds crackle, the mustard seeds should start popping out.
  • Add chopped ginger and green chili. Saute for 1 minutes till ginger starts to turn light golden in color.
  • Add scrambled paneer and green peas.
  • Then add all the spices, salt and mix. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring often.
  • Add lemon juice, cilantro and mix. Switch off the flame.
  • Open the puff pastry sheet and roll it evenly. Divide puff pastry into 4 squares.
  • Take 1 square and place 2 tablespoons of the paneer filling on one side.
  • Fold to form a triangle. Repeat with the remaining 3 puff pastry squares.
  • Seal the edges of the puff using a fork.
  • Arrange the paneer puff on a baking tray lined with parchment paper or silicone mat. Brush the top with milk. You can also brush with egg wash.
  • Bake at 400 F degrees for 15 minutes or till nice golden brown in color.
  • Serve immediately with a cup of chai.

Nutrition

Calories: 194kcal, Carbohydrates: 3g, Protein: 8g, Fat: 16g, Saturated Fat: 10g, Cholesterol: 37mg, Sodium: 197mg, Potassium: 22mg, Fiber: 1g, Vitamin A: 70IU, Vitamin C: 5.2mg, Calcium: 270mg, Iron: 0.3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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56 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    Hi, I came across your site and this recipe a couple of days ago. Couldn’t wait to try it and I must say that they are terrific. Thanks for sharing.

  2. Hi Manali – This puffs look great. I am planning to make these puffs for a thanksgiving dinner. Can you please let me know the brand of the pastry sheet that you have used for this recipe? I want to follow the recipe closely.

  3. Hi mam! I tried making this at home, but it didn’t bake the way yours are baked ! What do i do now?

    1. Hi Srishti, can you tell me exactly what’s wrong? you have to follow the instructions on your puff pastry package and bake accordingly. My puff pastry sheet mentions that I it needs to be baked for 15 mins at 400 F degrees. Please check the instructions on your puff pastry sheets. Also, every oven is different, make sure it’s temperature is not off.

  4. Your puffs are gorgeous, Manali, and the filling sounds so flavorful and delicious! I would love to try making paneer at home, especially for pastries like this!

  5. Paneer puff is my little one’s favorite. He enjoys this more than the plain potato ones. I always try to keep puff pastry for the emergency evening cravings.
    Looks good.

  6. yumm! My mouth watering looking at these puffs! perfect with some hot chai! Beautiful pictures, Manali! loving it!

  7. Girl these paneer puffs look so good! I’ve never had one, but I’d love to try! Pinned!

  8. Girl, you can post as many paneer recipes as your heart desires! I love all of these yummy recipes you’ve been posting! Pinning for later!

  9. Paneer puffs and chai! At the risk of being called a glutton, I have to confess, this is what my dreams are made of! 😛

  10. These Paneer Puff looks awesome and so crunchy Manali! Beautiful presentation as always 🙂

  11. Wow paneer & puff pastry!! What’s no to love!!! I need a big plate of these please 🙂

  12. The only indian food I tried making at home was chicken tikka masala, as my family goes insane for it. We love paneer puff, and I have to try making these!

  13. Oh wow Manali – the only time I ever have “paneer puffs” is when I buy them frozen from the store – these sounds so much more mouthwatering. I wish I had some right now.

  14. What a perfect combination Manali! Love everything with paneer! And you made these look absolutely inviting!

  15. These look so yum, Manali! Love that you used paneer. The flavors sound so tasty. Definitely need to try these soon. Pinning your gorgeous photos!

  16. These look so tasty Manali, I’ve never tried anything like them before! I love the addition of paneer. You used so many amazing flavours too 🙂 yum!! I need to try these!

  17. This puff looks fantastic, Manali! I’ve never tried anything like this before, but I’m loving the zesty flavors inside. Yum!

  18. Love this paneer Manali. I’ve never made them, but I know I’d love them, because a long while back a local bakery used to make them fresh and they were amazing. I have to try it.

  19. We went to some friends’ house for dinner a while back, and I’m pretty sure they made something similar to this for an appetizer. It was delicious! I had no idea what it was, but looking over your recipe, I think it might have been something very similar. Thanks for sharing…now I can make my own version at home! These look awesome! 🙂

  20. These puffs look perfect, Manali! So crispy and delicious! Love all the flavors in the filling!

  21. You are so making me want paneer more and more every day. These puffs look awesome and so crunchy. Wish I could try some right now. Pinned! 🙂

  22. Paneer puffs are always my favorite app at a restaurant or served at a party, but I’ve never made them myself! Yum 🙂

  23. These look so delicious, my friend. I’ve never heard of this before but now am definitely intrigued.

  24. Heyya… Panner Puff.. sounds new to me. i didn’t heard about this paneer recipe..thanks for the preparation details.. Juz love it. 🙂

  25. So crispy and delicious Manali! Live these, need to try them with paneer! (I often make them with feta ) Pinned!

  26. These paneer puffs look so delicious, Manali! I love paneer – never made it before! Yummy recipe.

  27. WOW Manali!Its very tempting. Loved your filling. simple and very tasty. Beautiful presentation as always 🙂

  28. I love getting this out at Indian restaurants but have never tried making it at home. They look amazing!