Spicy Paneer and Spring Onion Tartlet
by Tarla Dalal
Samosa patti tarts filled with a spicy paneer, celery and spring onion mixture. Your guests will be delighted about the appearance and flavour of the exquisite tarts. You can vary the filling combination and these tarts will taste just as good.
Spicy Paneer and Spring Onion Tartlet recipe - How to make Spicy Paneer and Spring Onion Tartlet
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Baking Time: 3 to 4 minutes Baking Temperature: 200°C (400°F) Total Time:
Makes 6 tarts
For The Tarts
2 samosa pattis
butter for greasing
For The Spicy Paneer and Spring Onion Filling
1/2 cup paneer (cottage cheese) cubes
1/4 cup finely chopped spring onions (whites and greens)
1 tbsp oil
1 tbsp finely chopped celery (ajmoda)
1 tbsp tomato ketchup
salt to taste
To Be Ground Into A Smooth Paste ( Using A Little Water)
2 whole dry kashmiri red chillies , broken into pieces
1 tsp garlic (lehsun) paste
1/4 tsp grated ginger (adrak)
Method
For the tarts
For the spicy paneer and spring onion filling
How to proceed
For the tarts
- For the tarts
- Cut each samosa patti into 3 equal parts.
- Press each samosa patti piece into a greased tart mould to form a cavity.
- Arrange the tart moulds on a baking tray and bake in a pre-heated oven at 200°c (400°f) for 3 to 4 minutes. Keep aside.
For the spicy paneer and spring onion filling
- For the spicy paneer and spring onion filling
- Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the prepared paste and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
- Add the paneer, spring onions, celery, tomato ketchup and salt and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
- Divide the filling into 6 equal portions and keep aside.
How to proceed
- How to proceed
- Place the tarts on a flat dry surface and spoon out a portion of the filling into each tart.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrient values per tart
| Energy | 77 cal |
| Protein | 1.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.2 g |
| Fiber | 0.1 g |
| Fat | 6.3 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 124.6 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | -0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | -0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | -0.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 2.2 mg |
| Folic Acid | 1.1 mcg |
| Calcium | 64.8 mg |
| Iron | 0.2 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 8.7 mg |
| Potassium | 9.9 mg |
| Zinc | 0 mg |
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Beautiful flavoured onions with paneer that melts in the mouth! Loved it! very well seasoned.