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Paneer Chilli Cigars
Tarla Dalal
03 February, 2025
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paneer chilli cigars is an easy but irresistible snack, made by rolling a succulent paneer mixture into samosa patties, and deep-frying the cigar-shaped rolls. Learn how to make this easy Indian paneer snack.
To make paneer chilli cigars, make the filling first. For that, heat the oil and saute the spring onions. Add paneer, chilli garlic sauce, salt and cheese and cook for 1 minute. Make some plain flour and water mixture and keep aside. Cut each samosa patti into 3 to get 75 mm. X 62 mm. (3" x 2½") rectangular pieces. You will get 15 pieces in all. Place a portion of the filling at one corner of the samosa patti piece. Roll it up tightly starting from the end where the filling is placed to make a cigar. Seal the edge of the samosa patti piece using a little of the plain flour-water paste. Heat the oil and deep-fry them till golden brown in colour.
These chilli paneer cigars are a perfect starter for any party – be it a kids’ get together or women’s kitty party. The paneer chilli cigars are handily sized, and look very appetizing too, making them perfect to serve at cocktail parties too. Everyone is sure to relish it.
The use of chilli-garlic sauce and spring onions to flavour the stuffing of paneer chilli cigars gives it an unmistakable Chinese touch.
Tips for paneer chilli cigars. 1. Make these rolls with fresh paneer to get the most enjoyable texture. 2. Seal the edges well with plain flour-water mixture so filling doesn’t spill out. 3. Deep-fry the cigars on a medium flame and not high flame. 4. Remember to serve paneer chilli cigars immediately.
Enjoy paneer chilli cigars recipe | how to make chilli paneer cigars | easy Indian paneer snacks | party starter with chilli garlic sauce or Schezuan sauce.
Paneer Chilli Cigars recipe - How to make Paneer Chilli Cigars
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Preparation Time
10 Mins
Cooking Time
10 Mins
Total Time
20 Mins
Makes
15 cigars.
Ingredients
For The Filling
3/4 cup crumbled paneer (cottage cheese)
1 tbsp chilli garlic sauce
2 tsp oil
1/4 cup finely chopped spring onions
1/4 cup grated processed cheese
salt to taste
Other Ingredients For Paneer Chilli Cigars
oil for deep-frying
1 tbsp plain flour (maida)
For Serving For Paneer Chilli Cigars
Method
For the filling
- Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the spring onions and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
- Add all the remaining ingredients, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute.
- Divide the filling into 15 equal portions and keep aside.
How to proceed
- Combine the plain flour and 1 tbsp of water in a bowl and mix well. Keep aside.
- Cut each samosa patti into 3 to get 75 mm. X 62 mm. (3" x 2½") rectangular pieces. You will get 15 pieces in all. Place a portion of the filling at one corner of the samosa patti piece. Roll it up tightly starting from the end where the filling is placed to make a cigar.
- Seal the edge of the samosa patti piece using a little of the plain flour-water paste.
- Repeat for the remaining pattis and filling to make 14 more cigars.
- Heat the oil in a deep kadhai, deep-fry a few cigars on a medium flame till they turn golden brown in colour from all the sides. . Drain on an absorbent paper.
- Serve immediately with spicy sauce.
paneer chilli cigars recipe | how to make chilli paneer cigars | Video by Tarla Dalal
Paneer Chilli Cigars recipe with step by step photos
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 110 cal |
| Protein | 3.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 9 g |
| Fiber | 0.3 g |
| Fat | 6.6 g |
| Cholesterol | 2 mg |
| Sodium | 83 mg |
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Candice
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi. Our shop bought cottage cheese is very wet and yours is quite dry and crumbly. Could I use feta instead? Thank you.
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi, Do not use malai paneer use the regular one....feta cheese can also be used....
Foodie#404670
March 13, 2025, midnight
Looks quite simple recipe. Will definitely give it a try. Just a query... As u haven''t sealed the edges, won''t the filling come out while frying. Pls revert on the same. Thanks.
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hello, No, the stuffing will not come out from the edges. You can refer our video too while making it. Happy to know you liked the recipe. Do try the recipe from our website and share with us your feedback. Happy Cooking!
dhivikarthik
March 13, 2025, midnight
I love this recipe and my family keeps asking to make it often. Thanks Tarlaji for this awesome recipe
Jaysadguru
March 13, 2025, midnight
please also add language
urvi
March 13, 2025, midnight
a must try receipe.. quick n simple.. tastes awesome.. my family loved it...
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