Paneer Puff Pastry Turnovers - Quick and Easy Recipe
This Paneer Puff Pastry recipe is a delightful, flaky snack filled with spiced paneer. Perfect for parties or tea-time indulgence, it’s quick, easy, and incredibly satisfying.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed if frozen)
- 1 cup paneer, crumbled
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 tomato, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 egg (for egg wash, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) or set your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- In a pan, heat oil and add cumin seeds. Once they splutter, add chopped onions and sauté until golden.
- Add tomatoes and cook until softened. Stir in crumbled paneer, garam masala, red chili powder, and salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes and let it cool.
- Roll out the puff pastry and cut into squares or rectangles.
- Place a spoonful of the paneer mixture on each square, fold into a triangle or rectangle, and seal the edges with a fork.
- Apply an egg wash for a golden crust, if desired.
- Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes or air fry for 10-12 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce or chutney.