Stuffed Pancakes with Paneer in Tomato Gravy
by Tarla Dalal
Pancakes topped with sweet treats like honey , sauces and even ice-cream are quite common, and so are pancakes stuffed with cheesy mixtures, fruits or dry fruits . But, this savoury delight will surely outdo all the pancakes creations you have ever tried so far!
Here, soft and luscious pancakes are stuffed with a peppy paneer mixture, drowned in a tangy tomato gravy, topped with cheese, and baked to perfection. The rich gravy, which features cashews, onions and ample tomatoes, has a rich flavour and texture; and mingles beautifully with the pancakes and cheese to create a uniquely-textured dish bursting with flavours. Serve the Stuffed Pancakes with Paneer in Tomato Gravy immediately on baking.
Stuffed Pancakes with Paneer in Tomato Gravy recipe - How to make Stuffed Pancakes with Paneer in Tomato Gravy
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Baking Time: 20 minutes Baking Temperature: 200°C (400°F) Total Time:
Makes 4 servings
For The Pancakes
1/4 cup plain flour (maida)
1/4 cup cornflour
1/3 cup milk
1 tsp melted butter
a pinch of salt
melted butter for cooking
For The Stuffing
1 tbsp butter
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
3/4 cup crumbled paneer (cottage cheese)
2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)
1/2 tsp coriander-cumin seeds (dhania-jeera) powder
1/2 tsp chilli powder
salt to taste
For The Tomato Gravy
1 cup roughly chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup roughly chopped onions
1 tbsp cashewnuts (kaju)
3 whole dry kashmiri red chillies , broken into pieces
1 tbsp oil
1 tbsp tomato ketchup
1/4 cup milk
1/2 tsp sugar
1 tsp chilli powder
salt to taste
Other Ingredients
1/4 cup grated processed cheese
For the pancakes
- For the pancakes
- Combine all the ingredients along with approx. ¼ cup of water in a deep bowl and mix well till no lumps remain to make a batter of pouring consistency.
- Pour a spoonful of the batter on a greased non-stick tava (griddle) and rotate in a circular motion to get a 100 mm. (4”) diameter thin circle.
- When the pancake begins to peel off, turn the pancake around and cook on the other side till light golden brown spots appear.
- Repeat steps 2 and 3 to make 3 more pancakes. Keep aside.
For the stuffing
- For the stuffing
- Heat the butter in a broad non-stick pan, add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
- Add the paneer, coriander, coriander-cumin seeds powder, chilli powder and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute.
- Divide the stuffing into 4 equal portions. Keep aside.
For the tomato gravy
- For the tomato gravy
- Combine the onions, tomatoes, cashews and kashmiri dry red chillies and blend in a mixer till smooth, without using any water. Keep aside.
- Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the tomato mixture, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Add the tomato ketchup, milk, sugar, chilli powder and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Keep aside.
- How to proceed
- 1. Place a pancake on a clean, dry surface, place a portion of the stuffing on one end of the pancake and fold over it to make a semi-circle.
- 2. Repeat step 1 to stuff 3 more pancakes. Keep aside.
- 3. Take a flat baking dish, pour ¼ cup of the tomato gravy and spread it evenly.
- 4. Place 4 stuffed pancakes on it, pour the remaining tomato gravy evenly over it. Finally sprinkle the cheese.
- 5. Bake in a pre-heated oven at 200ºc (400ºf) for 15 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
| Energy | 323 cal |
| Protein | 9.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 25.1 g |
| Fiber | 2.1 g |
| Fat | 20.1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 642.1 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | -0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.3 mg |
| Vitamin C | 17.3 mg |
| Folic Acid | 41.5 mcg |
| Calcium | 292.6 mg |
| Iron | 1.7 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 104 mg |
| Potassium | 173.7 mg |
| Zinc | 0.5 mg |
Stuffed pancakes with paneer in tomato gravy.. soft stuffed pancakes. The stuffed paneer is perfectly spiced.. With tangy tomato sauce. . Over it... with melted cheese... It needs a little effort.. but it is worth it..