Paneer Dosa
Paneer Dosa is a mouthwatering twist on the classic South Indian dosa, featuring a flavorful paneer stuffing that brings together the perfect blend of spices and creamy textures. This recipe combines a crispy, golden dosa made from fermented batter with a rich paneer filling cooked with aromatic cumin, garam masala, fresh ginger, and green chili. With layers of bold flavors from turmeric, red chili powder, and a hint of zing from freshly chopped coriander, this dish is guaranteed to satisfy your cravings for both comfort food and spice. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, Paneer Dosa is best served with coconut chutney and sambar for a truly authentic culinary experience. Whether you're looking to spice up your usual dosa or searching for vegetarian recipes packed with protein, Paneer Dosa is a must-try crowd pleaser you'll love to make and share!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Dosa batter
- 200 grams Paneer
- 1 medium, finely chopped Onion
- 1 small, finely chopped Green chili
- 1 teaspoon, grated Ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Red chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Garam masala
- 2 tablespoons, chopped Fresh coriander leaves
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 3 tablespoons Vegetable oil
Instructions
Grate the paneer and set it aside.
Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
Add finely chopped onion and sauté until they turn translucent.
Stir in the finely chopped green chili and grated ginger, cooking for another minute.
Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix well.
Add the grated paneer to the pan and mix thoroughly ensuring the spices coat the paneer evenly.
Cook the paneer mixture for about 3-4 minutes and remove from heat.
Stir in chopped coriander leaves and set the paneer filling aside.
Heat a non-stick tawa or dosa pan on medium-high heat.
Pour a ladleful of dosa batter onto the center of the pan and spread it out in a circular motion to form a thin dosa.
Drizzle a few drops of oil around the edges of the dosa.
Cook until the dosa turns golden brown on one side.
Place a generous amount of the paneer filling on one half of the dosa.
Gently fold the dosa over the filling to make a half-moon shape.
Serve the paneer dosa hot with coconut chutney and sambar.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
417 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.5 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.1 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 28 mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 511 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.2 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.9 g | ||
| Protein | 15.7 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 135 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 226 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
