Smoked Creamy Paneer Sandwich

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@afsheenmushtaq

A delicious and smoky paneer roll with a creamy filling, perfect for a snack or light meal.

Prep Time
20min
Cook Time
20min
Total Time
40min
Smoked Creamy Paneer Sandwich recipe

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = 1 roll)
  • 1tbsp
    butter
  • 1tsp
    oil
  • 250g
    paneer
  • Salt to taste
  • pinch
    black pepper powder
  • 1tsp
    sugar
  • 1/4tsp
    mustard seeds
  • 3/4cup
    mayonnaise
  • 1/2cup
    curd
  • pinch
    salt
  • pinch
    black pepper powder
  • 1/4tsp
    vinegar
  • 4clove
    garlic
  • 1tsp
    sugar mustard powder
  • piece
    live charcoal
  • tsp
    ghee
  • onions as required

Assembly

  • piece
    hot dog bun
  • soft butter
  • lettuce
  • spring onion greens

How to make Smoked Creamy Paneer Sandwich

  1. Set a wok or a deep pan over high heat. Let it get hot, then add butter and oil and let it heat up as well.

    Step 1.1: Set a wok or a deep pan over high heat
  2. Add the diced paneer, salt, and pepper. Toss the paneer over high flame for 2-3 minutes, then transfer it into a bowl.

    Step 1.1: Add the diced paneer, salt, and pepper
  3. In a small mixer grinder jar, add sugar and mustard seeds and grind it into a fine powder. You can also use a mortar and pestle.

    Step 1.1: In a small mixer grinder jar, add sugar and mustard seeds and grind it into a fine powder
  4. Add the mayonnaise, curd, salt, black pepper powder, and the remaining filling ingredients in a bowl and whisk it well.

    Step 1.1: Add the mayonnaise, curd, salt, black pepper powder, and the remaining filling ingredients in a bowl and whisk it well
  5. Place a small bowl on the filling and place a piece of live charcoal in it. Then add a spoonful of ghee and cover the bowl with a lid and let the filling smoke for 3-4 minutes.

    Step 1.1: Place a small bowl on the filling and place a piece of live charcoal in it
    Step 1.2: Place a small bowl on the filling and place a piece of live charcoal in it
  6. Set a deep pan over high flame and pour in the oil to fry the onions. Heat the oil until it gets moderately hot.

    Step 1.1: Set a deep pan over high flame and pour in the oil to fry the onions
  7. Add the sliced onions into the oil and stir well. Fry the onions until they turn light golden brown while stirring them frequently.

    Step 1.1: Add the sliced onions into the oil and stir well
  8. Once the onions are almost about to turn light golden brown, remove them from the hot oil using a spider and squeeze out the excess oil by pressing it using a spatula. Then transfer the fried onions onto a tissue paper-lined plate and spread them apart using forks. Your crispy birista is ready.

    Step 1.1: Once the onions are almost about to turn light golden brown, remove them from the hot oil using a spider and squeeze out the excess oil by pressing it using a spatula
  9. To assemble the roll, cut open the hot dog bun and apply soft butter. Then add shredded lettuce, smoked paneer filling, birista, and spring onion greens. Your delicious smoked creamy paneer roll is ready.

    Step 1.1: To assemble the roll, cut open the hot dog bun and apply soft butter
    Step 1.2: To assemble the roll, cut open the hot dog bun and apply soft butter

Tips & Tricks

  1. Ensure the charcoal is fully lit before using it for smoking to get the best flavor.

  2. Adjust the seasoning of the filling according to your taste preferences.

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I am not a professional chef, but I love cooking.