Chilli Paneer Puff Pastry

Chilli Paneer Puff Pastry

 

Servings - 3 - 4

 

INGREDIENTS

All purpose flour - 300 grams

Butter - 60 grams

Salt - 1/2 teaspoon

Cold water - 160 milliliters

Egg powder - 20 grams

Water - 90 milliliters

All purpose flour - 2 tablespoons

Corn flour - 1 tablespoon

Salt - 1/2 teaspoon

Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon

Water - 45 milliliters

Paneer - 200 grams

Oil - for frying

Oil - 1 tablespoon

Garlic - 1 tablespoon

Ginger - 1 tablespoon

Spring onions - 1 1/2 tablespoons

Onions - 50 grams

Bell pepper - 100 grams

Salt - 1/2 teaspoon

Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon

Sugar - 1 teaspoon

Soy sauce - 2 teaspoons

Vinegar - 2 teaspoons

Ketchup - 2 tablespoons

Red chili sauce - 2 tablespoons

Corn flour - 1 tablespoon

Water - 45 milliliters

Butter - 120 grams

Butter - for brushing

Egg powder - 2 tablespoons

Water - 45 milliliters

 

PREPARATION

  1. In a mixing bowl, add 300 grams all purpose flour, 60 grams butter, 1/2 teaspoon salt and mix it well.
  2. Then, add 160 milliliters cold water and knead it into a smooth soft dough.
  3. Refrigerate the dough for 20 minutes.
  4. In a mixing bowl, add 20 grams egg powder, 90 milliliters water and mix it well.
  5. Add 2 tablespoons all purpose flour, 1 tablespoon corn flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 45 milliliters water and mix it well.
  6. Dip the paneer cube in it and coat it properly.
  7. Heat sufficient oil in a skillet and deep fry these until golden brown and crispy.
  8. Drain it on an absorbent paper and keep aside.
  9. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pan, add 1 tablespoon garlic, 1 tablespoon ginger and stir for 1 - 2 minutes.
  10. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons spring onions and mix it well.
  11. Then, add 50 grams onions and fry till translucent.
  12. Now, add 100 grams bell pepper and mix it well.
  13. Cook for 5 - 7 minutes on medium heat.
  14. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon sugar and mix it well.
  15. Add 2 teaspoons soy sauce, 2 teaspoons vinegar, 2 tablespoons ketchup, 2 tablespoons red chili sauce and mix it well.
  16. Cook for 3 - 5 minutes on medium heat.
  17. In a bowl, add 1 tablespoon corn flour, 45 milliliters water and mix it well.
  18. Pour the mixture into the pan and mix it well.
  19. Now, add the fried paneer in it and mix it well.
  20. Cook for another 3 - 5 minutes on medium heat.
  21. Remove it from heat and keep aside.
  22. Place the 120 grams butter between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound into a flat disc using a rolling pin and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  23. Take a dough ball and roll out the dough into a large rectangle about 1/2 inch thick. Place the butter in the center and fold the two ends over and refrigerate for 20 minutes again.
  24. Take the refrigerated dough and flatten it with the help of a rolling pin.
  25. Brush it with butter.
  26. Fold the dough and refrigerate for 20 minutes. Repeat this process 3 times.
  27. In a bowl, add 2 tablespoons egg powder, 45 milliliters water and mix it well. Keep aside.
  28. Now, take dough and flatten it with the help of a rolling pin.
  29. Cut it’s sides and divided the dough into equal portions.
  30. Take the portion and add the prepared paneer on it.
  31. Fold the dough and seal the edges.
  32. Place it on a baking tray.
  33. Brush it with prepared egg mixture.
  34. Preheat the oven to 390°F/200°C. Bake for 25 - 30 minutes.
  35. Remove it from oven.
  36. Serve hot.