Chillies Stuffed with Paneer and Cheese
by Tarla Dalal
Here is a scrumptious treat for the fun-loving foodie! Bhavnagari chillies, with their convenient size and mildly spicy taste, are ideal for making this delicious snack.
The chillies are first stuffed with paneer and cheese, then dipped in a plain flour batter and deep-fried.
Using a combination of cheeses gives the filling a nice texture, while a dash of pepper complements the natural spiciness of the chillies, and enhances the taste further.
Relish the Chillies Stuffed with Paneer and Cheese immediately after preparation along with tongue-tickling Hot and Sweet Sauce. You can also try other interesting snacks like Baby Corn Fritters and Budijaw .
Chillies Stuffed with Paneer and Cheese recipe - How to make Chillies Stuffed with Paneer and Cheese
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 15 stuffed chillies
6 bhavnagari chillies , deseeded
1/2 cup plain flour (maida)
a pinch of baking powder
salt to taste
oil for deep-frying
To Be Mixed Into A Stuffing
1/2 cup chopped paneer (cottage cheese)
1/4 cup grated processed cheese
salt and freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) to taste
For Serving
hot and sweet sauce
- Method
- Combine the plain flour, baking powder, salt and approx. ½ cup of water in a deep bowl, mix well using a whisk. Keep aside.
- Stuff each deseeded chillies with a little prepared stuffing.
- Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, dip each stuffed chillies in the prepared plain flour batter and deep-fry a few at a time till they turn crisp. Drain on an absorbent paper.
- Serve immediately with hot and sweet sauce.
| Energy | 54 cal |
| Protein | 1.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.2 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Fat | 4 g |
| Cholesterol | 1.3 mg |
| Vitamin A | 44.9 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.2 mg |
| Folic Acid | 0 mcg |
| Calcium | 34.4 mg |
| Iron | 0.1 mg |
| Magnesium | 2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 24.7 mg |
| Sodium | 16.9 mg |
| Potassium | 4.8 mg |
| Zinc | 0 mg |
Tasty snack to serve on cold winter days. Combination of paneer, cheese and chillies is superb. Cheesy chillies taste is so heavenly.Delicious starter for guests.