Paneer Stuffed Besan Appe
Paneer Stuffed Besan Appe is a delicious and healthy dish made with gram flour, low fat paneer , and a blend of aromatic spices. This recipe is gluten-free and vegetarian, making it suitable for many dietary preferences. It is also a great source of protein and calcium, thanks to the paneer. However, people with a dairy allergy should avoid this dish.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Energy
76 kcal
Protein
4 g
Carbs
9 g
Fat
3 g
Fiber
1 g
Ingredients
Skimmed Milk Curd
0.5 cup (100g)
Paneer Homemade (Toned milk)
100 gms (100g)
Fresh Coriander Leaves (chopped)
2 tbsp (10g)
Cumin Powder
1 tsp (2g)
Common salt
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Red chilli Powder
0.25 tsp (1.25g)
Grated Ginger
1.5 tsp (4.5g)
Chopped Green Chilli
2 tsp (4g)
Garam Masala
0.5 tsp (1.5g)
Olive Oil
1 tsp (5g)
Besan (chickpea flour)
1 small cup (100g)
Plain Water
2 small cup (400g)
Instructions
Cooking Steps
In a mixing bowl, add the besan, low fat curd, salt, green chili, garam masala, chopped coriander leaves and grated ginger. Mix everything well.
Gradually add water, whisking continuously to make a smooth batter without any lumps.
In another mixing bowl add crumbled paneer, grated ginger, cumin powder and salt. Mix well.
Make a ball and flatten paneer stuffing on your palm. keep aside.
Pour a spoonful of batter into each cavity, filling it halfway. Add a spoonful of paneer mixture on top of the batter, and cover it with another spoonful of batter.
Cover the pan with a lid and let the appe cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottom turns golden brown.
Flip the appe using a skewer or spoon and let them cook on the other side for another 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.
Community Reviews & Results
Aditya Kaur Sharma
"Including this in my weekly meal plan, and Paneer Stuffed Besan Appe turned out absolute perfection! The ingredient ratio is spot on, giving it a rich and authentic taste. Will be making this again very soon."
Anjali Kaur Kapoor
"Prepped this during a busy workday, and it turned out so flavorful without using excessive oil. The ingredient ratio is spot on, giving it a rich and authentic taste. Giving this five stars for ease of prep and fantastic taste!"
Rhea Saran Nair
"Prepped this during a busy workday, and I am genuinely impressed by how tasty this Paneer Stuffed Besan Appe was. Even my family couldn't tell this was a clean, diet-friendly dish! Will be making this again very soon."
Harvinder Kumar Gupta
"Made this for lunch on Tuesday, and Paneer Stuffed Besan Appe turned out absolute perfection! It has just the right amount of seasoning to keep things light yet tasty. Highly recommended for anyone focused on clean eating!"