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Crispy golden-brown rolls with a soft, savory filling of spiced paneer and vegetables. This popular Indian tea-time snack is irresistible and surprisingly easy to make at home.
For 4 servings
Prepare the Paneer Filling
Assemble the Bread Rolls
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Crispy golden-brown rolls with a soft, savory filling of spiced paneer and vegetables. This popular Indian tea-time snack is irresistible and surprisingly easy to make at home.
This north_indian recipe takes 35 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 356.91 calories per serving with 14.62g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for snack or appetizer or breakfast or brunch.
Fry the Paneer Bread Rolls
Serve
For a lower-calorie option, brush the prepared rolls with a little oil and bake them in a preheated oven at 200°C (400°F) for 15-20 minutes, or until golden and crisp. You can also cook them in an air fryer at 180°C (350°F) for 10-12 minutes.
Enhance the filling by adding finely chopped vegetables like bell peppers, grated carrots, or boiled green peas along with the onions.
Add 1/4 cup of grated mozzarella or cheddar cheese to the paneer filling for a gooey, cheesy center.
Mix one boiled and mashed potato into the paneer filling. This adds a softer texture and makes the filling more substantial.
Paneer (Indian cottage cheese) is an excellent source of protein, which is crucial for muscle building, tissue repair, and keeping you feeling full and satisfied.
As a dairy product, paneer is rich in calcium and phosphorus, both of which are essential for maintaining strong bones and healthy teeth.
The carbohydrates from the bread provide a quick source of energy, making this snack a good option for a midday energy boost.
The main reasons for rolls breaking are: the bread is too wet, the roll is not sealed properly, or the filling is leaking. Ensure you squeeze out all excess water, seal the edges completely with no cracks, and make sure the filling is not too moist.
You can prepare the filling a day in advance and refrigerate it. You can also assemble the rolls a few hours ahead, cover them with a damp cloth, and refrigerate. Fry them just before serving for the best crispy texture.
Standard white sandwich bread works best as it's soft and easy to roll. Day-old bread is even better as it has less moisture. You can use brown bread, but it might be slightly harder to seal.
Yes, absolutely. For a healthier version, brush the rolls with oil and bake at 200°C (400°F) for 15-20 minutes or air-fry at 180°C (350°F) for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp.
Paneer Bread Roll is a deep-fried snack, which makes it high in calories and fat. However, the paneer filling provides a good amount of protein and calcium. To make it healthier, you can bake or air-fry the rolls instead of deep-frying.
A single deep-fried Paneer Bread Roll contains approximately 150-180 calories, depending on the size and the amount of oil absorbed. The baked or air-fried version would have significantly fewer calories, around 100-120 per roll.