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    Home » Appetizers

    Published: Sep 10, 2016 · Modified: Mar 10, 2022 by Smruti · This post may contain affiliate links · 29 Comments

    Papad Paneer Rolls

    Blogging Marathon #68 Week 2 Day 6

    Theme: Appetizers

    Dish: Papad Paneer Rolls



    Last day of this week's Cooking Carnival and I am posting an indulgent appetizer today. Weekends are meant for enjoying and we do it right almost all weekends! It is generally a choice between eating out or cooking something interesting and yummy at home. And after a lot of deliberation, we end up making something! These rolls were one of our indulgences last week.

    This appetizer is actually pretty special, we had this on our engagement menu! The caterer explained it to us as paneer marinated in Indian spices and coated with crushed papad. It would be fried and served with spicy and sweet chutneys. We tasted it and LOVED it! So it was on the menu and all the guests actually loved it. 


    The appetizer has everything that a calorie conscious would want to avoid; paneer, papad, spices and deep fried. Yet it is so yummy that I give the calories a break sometimes and make it. I made an Indian style appetizer but the same can be done with an Asian touch; substituting garam masala with schezwan sauce. Or sometimes I simply make the Indian version and serve it with homemade schezwan sauce. The combination is perfect!


    While the recipe is straightforward, this appetizer cannot be made and stored. It has papad and they become soggy when left fried. So this needs to be made and had immediately, chiefly why I never make it with guests. The marinade needs to rest only for half an hour or so and hence this dish needs no pre preparation. I have used medium thick papad and they work best for the recipe. Really thin papad tends to get soggy really quickly and thick ones take forever to fry well. I used pepper flavored here, but garlic papad work really well too. Enjoy this indulgent appetizer and come back on Monday for another category in this month long Cooking Carnival!




    Ingredients



    Paneer ½ packet (14 oz)

    Papad 5-6 

    Cornstarch 4-5 tbsp 

    Garlic Ginger Chilli Paste ½ tsp

    Red Chilli Powder 1 tsp

    Garam Masala 1 tsp

    Turmeric Powder ½ tsp

    Sugar and salt to taste

    Oil to fry


    Method



    Defrost the paneer and cut it into logs. In a bowl mix together garlic ginger chilli paste, chilli powder, garam masala, turmeric,  a teaspoon of salt and a teaspoon of sugar. Using some water, make a thick paste. Drop the paneer logs and marinade for half an hour to an hour. 


    Heat oil and keep ready to fry. In a bowl, mix together cornstarch and 2-3 tablespoon water. Also, crush the papad in a food processor or blender. Transfer the crushed papad in a plate. Remove the paneer logs from the marinade and dip it in the cornstarch water mixture. Then roll the logs in crushed papad. Fry them to golden brown and remove on a kitchen towel. Serve with cilantro chutney and tomato ketchup.

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    Comments

    1. Gayathri Kumar says

      March 10, 2022 at 7:58 pm

      I have never seen this type of fried paneer. It looks so tempting. Those papad bits coating the paneer looks so beautiful..

      Reply
      • Smruti Ashar says

        March 10, 2022 at 7:58 pm

        The combination is really great for those who would like papad and paneer! Do try it.

        Reply
    2. Srivalli says

      March 10, 2022 at 7:58 pm

      Wow these look so fantastic!..what a delightful way to indulge in paneer..my kids will love it!..enjoyed your starters much!

      Reply
      • Smruti Ashar says

        March 10, 2022 at 7:58 pm

        Thanks a lot Valli!! I love paneer and this combination is a sure hit!

        Reply
    3. MySpicyKitchen says

      March 10, 2022 at 7:58 pm

      Crushed papad must have given the rolls a nice crunch.

      Reply
      • Smruti Ashar says

        March 10, 2022 at 7:58 pm

        Yes it did indeed!!

        Reply
    4. Priya Suresh says

      March 10, 2022 at 7:58 pm

      Ultimate paneer rolls, cant take off my eyes from those irresistible paneer rolls.

      Reply
      • Smruti Ashar says

        March 10, 2022 at 7:58 pm

        Thanks a lot Priya!! 🙂

        Reply
    5. Nalini's Kitchen says

      March 10, 2022 at 7:58 pm

      Papad panner rolls looks so gorgeous and sounds innovative..

      Reply
      • Smruti Ashar says

        March 10, 2022 at 7:58 pm

        Thanks a lot Nalini!! 🙂

        Reply
    6. Harini R says

      March 10, 2022 at 7:58 pm

      That is a stunning appetizer, Smruti!

      Reply
      • Smruti Ashar says

        March 10, 2022 at 7:58 pm

        Thanks a lot Harini!! 🙂

        Reply
    7. vaishali sabnani says

      March 10, 2022 at 7:58 pm

      Very very interesting paneer and papad fries . I am sure everyone will love this in w family . We are a papad loving family and actually looking forward to trying it asap.

      Reply
      • Smruti Ashar says

        March 10, 2022 at 7:58 pm

        Yes it is a sure hit for paneer and papad lovers!!

        Reply
    8. The Pumpkin Farm says

      March 10, 2022 at 7:58 pm

      stunning pictures....lovely recipe too

      Reply
      • Smruti Ashar says

        March 10, 2022 at 7:58 pm

        Thanks a lot Pradnya!! 🙂

        Reply
    9. Kalyani says

      March 10, 2022 at 7:58 pm

      Great recipe for my paneer loving kid ! Will try soon. In the recipe however it says mix cornflour with 2-3 tbsp (?) .; guess that sentence needs to be edited !

      Reply
      • Smruti Ashar says

        March 10, 2022 at 7:58 pm

        Thanks a lot Kalyani for noticing that. I corrected it to add the word water. 🙂

        Reply
    10. cookingwithsapana says

      March 10, 2022 at 7:58 pm

      Wow such a yummy looking rolls.Bookmarked to try soon.

      Reply
      • Smruti Ashar says

        March 10, 2022 at 7:58 pm

        Thanks a lot Sapana 🙂

        Reply
    11. Srividhya says

      March 10, 2022 at 7:58 pm

      This is super awesome. amazing fried paneer. Love the way you served.

      Reply
      • Smruti Ashar says

        March 10, 2022 at 7:58 pm

        Thanks a lot Srividhya!! 🙂

        Reply
    12. Sandhya Ramakrishnan says

      March 10, 2022 at 7:58 pm

      What an innovative recipe. Looks wonderful and is a great crowd pleaser.

      Reply
      • Smruti Ashar says

        March 10, 2022 at 7:58 pm

        Thanks a lot Sandhya!! 🙂

        Reply
    13. Archana says

      March 10, 2022 at 7:58 pm

      Wow so innovative. I love it though I shun frying seems like a delicious exception to make.

      Reply
      • Smruti Ashar says

        March 10, 2022 at 7:58 pm

        Yes I made an exception for this one too!! Hate frying myself :p

        Reply
    14. Suma Gandlur says

      March 10, 2022 at 7:58 pm

      Wow, these are stunning and make one of a kind appetizers.

      Reply
    15. Priya Srinivasan - I Camp in My Kitchen says

      March 10, 2022 at 7:58 pm

      Wow, that is one beautiful starter pa! love the way you have served them, eye catching chutneys and those papad crusted logs look very tempting!!!

      Reply
    16. Pavani says

      March 10, 2022 at 7:58 pm

      Love that papad coating on the paneer. Very tempting and addictive appetizer.

      Reply

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