Paneer Quesadilla
This easy and delicious Paneer Quesadilla combines the creamy paneer with the crunch and bold flavours of a traditional Mexican quesadilla. This easy paneer quesadilla is perfect to be served as a dinner, or in your lunchbox.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon Oil
- 200 grams Paneer crumbled or cut into very small pieces
- 5 large Tortillas
- 1 cup Bell Pepper finely chopped
- 1 Onion finely chopped
- 1 small Tomato deseeded and finely chopped
- 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese shredded
- ½ teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin Powder
- 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon Kashmiri Chilli Powder
- 1 teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
- 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
- Salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Coriander Leaves finely chopped
- ½ tablespoon Butter or Oil for cooking the tortilla (optional )
Instructions
Prepare the filling
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown. Add chopped bell peppers. Cook for 5 minutes until slightly softened.
- Add tomatoes, salt, turmeric powder, Kashmiri chilli powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder and garam masala. Cook until tomatoes are mushy.
- Add crumbled paneer. Mix well and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Turn off the heat and add freshly chopped coriander leaves. Let the filling cool slightly.
Assemble the Quesadillas
- Place a tortilla on a clean surface. Spread a portion of the paneer filling on one half of the tortilla. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the filling.
- Fold the other half of the tortilla over the filling to create a half-moon shape.
Cook the Quesadillas
- Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add a little butter (optional) for the quesadilla to turn extra crispy.
- Place the quesadilla on the heated surface and cook for 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Use a spatula to press down gently on the quesadilla while cooking for even browning. Carefully flip and cook the other side for an additional 2-3 minutes until crispy and the cheese is melted.
Serve
- Remove from heat and let it cool for a minute. Cut into wedges and serve hot with tomato ketchup or your choice of accompaniments.
Nutrition
Calories: 357kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 14gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 417mgPotassium: 236mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1469IUVitamin C: 42mgCalcium: 414mgIron: 2mg
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