Paneer and Cheese Cigars

Irresistible appetizers featuring a delectable blend of crumbled paneer and gooey cheese encased in a crispy outer layer, rolled into cigar shapes, and fried to golden perfection. This recipe is from FoodFood TV channel.

By Sanjeev Kapoor 04 Jun 2021 in Recipes Course

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Main Ingredients	Cottage cheese (paneer), Processed cheese
Cuisine	Fusion
Course	Snacks and Starters
Prep Time	16-20 minutes
Cook time	6-10 minutes
Serve	4
Taste	Mild
Level of Cooking	Moderate
Others	Veg

Ingredients

4 tablespoons grated cottage cheese (paneer)
4 tablespoons grated processed cheese
4 spring roll sheets
2-3 green chillies, finely chopped
½ teaspoon crushed red chillies
Salt to taste
3-4 sprigs fresh curly parsley
2 tablespoons cornstarch
½ cup refined flour (maida)
Oil to deep fry

Method

Heat sufficient oil in a kadai.
Put cottage cheese in a bowl, add processed cheese, green chillies, crushed red chillies, salt, parsley, cornstarch and mix well with your hands, pressing as you mix.
Divide into 4 equal portions and shape into long croquettes.
Mix refined flour with sufficient water to make a thick paste. Apply this on the spring roll sheets with a brush.
Place a cheese croquette at one end and roll tightly into a long cylinder and seal the open edge ensuring that you leave about ½ inch empty space at the two ends.
Slide into hot oil and deep-fry till golden and crisp. Drain on absorbent paper.
Halve and serve hot.

Nutrition Info

Calories	925
Carbohydrates	68
Protein	31.7
Fat	59.4
Other Fiber	Calcium-646.5

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