This simple Cottage Cheese ( Paneer) sandwich recipe is made a bit differently as its made by stuffing cottage cheese sheets with a tasty potato filling.This is then covered with a thick batter and deep fried till golden.
Preparation :
Make the Spicy Potato Filling by boiling 3-4 potatoes, medium size till soft . Mash well.
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan and fry 1 large onion chopped finely till golden. Add 1 tsp fresh green chilly and 1 tsp ginger paste. Fry well and add the mashed potato.(For Variation, you can finely chop Chilly Peppers and add to the mashed potato)
Add 1/2 tsp pepper powder (or less if you don't want it too spicy),salt as per taste,1/2 garam masala powder and lemon juice. Saute well and keep aside.
You will require 300 grams of Cottage Cheese. To make the Cottage Cheese covering grind 2 Green Chilly's, 1/2 inch of Ginger, 2-3 flakes of Garlic and 1 small Onion together. Cut out fine thin layers from the block of Cottage Cheese and coat the Cottage Cheese slices with the paste .Keep aside to marinate for half an hour.
For the Batter take 100 grams of Gram Flour (Besan). Add 1 tsp of crushed Garlic and 1 tsp Green Chilly Paste.This gives an unique flavour but it is optional .You may avoid.
Also add salt according to your taste. Add 1/4 tsp of Red Chilly Powder. Beat well to form a thick smooth batter. Add 1/4 tsp of Baking Powder just before frying .
Heat 2 cups oil in a wok.
Now to assemble remove the marinade and place the filling equally on each sheet of cottage cheese.
Fold the cottage cheese sheets and then carefully dip in the batter and deep fry in hot oil. When golden remove and serve with any Chaatni or Sauce of your choice.
Add a wonderful filling and serve a yummy nutritious snack in the evening to your guests. Pack them in your kids lunch box or serve at breakfast.
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