As I had promised, I did try to make Paneer pinwheels with wholemeal flour – atta. I only had multigrain atta, so I just used it, but I am sure even the regular flour should be fine.
Here’s how it turned out.
The taste – it was different, but nice different. The pastry was crisp, not flaky. More like Bhakarwadi rather than puff pastry- but that was to be expected. For me, I might use this method more as it is far healthier than the puff pastry. And it tasted just as delicious on the whole. And easier to rustle up. Just use chappathi atta!
I had planned to make a stiffer dough, but ended up with softer dough. I was too lazy to correct it, so went ahead and made it. Thankfully, it still turned out delicious! It was a little more delicate to handle, but a few minutes in the fridge was enough to sort that out.
Ingredients
For the pastry
Whole meal flour – I cup( I tried with scaled down ingredients)
Water – to knead- I did not measure, I’m afraid
salt to taste
For the mixture. I used the same amounts as I used for the earlier version. Just made stuffed paranthas with the remaining mixture.
Paneer – One store bought block- 9oz approximately
Oil – 1 tsp
Turmeric – 1/4 tsp
Red Chilli Powder – 1/2 tsp or to taste
Chat Masala – 1/2 tsp
Amchoor – 1/4 tsp
Salt – as per taste
Corainder leaves – a handful, chopped
Green chutney – Enough to spread lightly on the pastry.
For the pastry, combine the flour, water and salt and knead well until it comes together in a nice firm dough. Mine went a little softer than I wanted it, but it did not really matter much in the end.
In a little oil, lightly saute the paneer with all the ingredients mentioned. This time, I just added the green chutney to the mixture – laziness, that is me! Keep aside for to cool down.
Roll out the dough. Brush a tiny amount of oil, fold it and roll it out again. I used very little oil, but I am sure a little more oil would taste better. I did this about 3 times. Had my dough been stiffer, I could created more layers. Once the layers were done, spread the paneer mixture evenly, and roll it up, firmly but gently. Seal the ends with a little water.
I had to put mine in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes before cutting the roll into equal sized pieces, Place them on a greased baking tray and bake them for about 15 minutes at 400 deg F or until golden.
i’m probably never going to make this, as i am lazy plus i am on a diet, but i am certainly going to salivate about it while i drink my tea and eat my salted kheera.
🙂 I so need ot go on a diet right now. I wish i had the resolve!
This looks so yummy and simple to make. I am surely going to make this 🙂 Thanks for trying it out and sharing the recipe :
Do let me know how you find it.
long bank holiday coming so me on my way 🙂
Oh dear 😦 We are away over the long weekend 😦
Right… Never mind some other time then.
Me too, I am pakka going to try it, just one concern, I don’t have an oven and can you tell me an alternative to bake, probably on gas stove?
This looks soooo yummmy !
I will definitely ‘ask’ someone to make it for me 😀
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i will try this soon.. on the rolling part for layers.. do you roll it into rectangle shape apply oil, fold it into two, roll again into rectangle shape, apply oil and repeat the process? will layers be formed in this process? sorry if I am asking a dumb question 😉
Yes, that is what I did 🙂 The layers do get formed – not as nice as the puff pastry ones, but good enough 🙂
I luv luv luv this version bcoz of the wheat flour alternate 🙂 Thanks for sharing Smithu. Will try it out soon 🙂
Am going to try this one once the MIL leaves..errr..she doesnt eat paneer or onions so whats the point of making only for us 🙂
thanks for trying out and letting us know..you are a sweetie 🙂
So when are you moving to Bangalore again?! 😀 😀 😀
July:)
😀 😀 😀
Will try soon and let you know. Thanks for sharing the recipe
Thanks for trying it out with wheat flour and letting us know, Smitha! 🙂 Would love to try out this version.
BTW how do you make the green chutney? Just grind salt, green chillies and a bit of coriander, or add something else too?
My first time here.. 🙂
Pinwheels look amazing! I am sure going to try this.. and that too tonight! Thanks for sharing the recipe 🙂
looks so yummy! thanks for sharing!