3 Easy-to-make Paneer Recipes for Kids

by Rashi S. Blogger

Rich in essential macronutrients and one of the most important minerals – fat, protein, and calcium, paneer is one of the versatile ingredients that ensure overall development and growth of kids. Paneer is a great option for parents who always look for a healthy alternative for their picky eaters. Read on to know about 3 super easy paneer recipes for kids.

Paneer cheese rolls

Ingredients:

· 1 – 1½ cup of fresh paneer, crushed

· ½ cup mozzarella cheese

· 2 medium-sized onion, finely chopped

· Salt as per taste

· Chilli powder as per taste

· Tata Paneer masala as per taste

· ¼ cup Maida flour

· 1 cup breadcrumbs

Instructions:

· Add water to Maida flour and mix it well to make gravy for coating the rolls. Make sure the consistency is not too thin.

· Mix all the ingredients well with your hands. Roll and flatten them into rolls.

· Dip the rolls in the Maida gravy and roll them in breadcrumbs.

· Put on the flame and heat oil in a deep pan.

· Fry the rolls until they turn golden brown.

· Serve the rolls with mint chutney or ketchup.

Paneer and corn salad

Ingredients

· 1½ cup of sweet corn kernels (shelled & boiled)

· ½ cup of fresh paneer, finely cut into small pieces

· 2 boiled potatoes

· 1 tbsp well-chopped coriander

· 1 small finely chopped tomato and onion

· 1 tsp lemon juice

· 1-2 tsp chat masala

· Paneer masala

· Salt to taste

Instructions

Just mix all the aforementioned ingredients well, refrigerate, and it is good to go.

Paneer cutlets

Ingredients

· 1½-2 cup of fresh paneer, crushed

· 1 cup boiled potatoes, well-mashed

· 1 or 2 medium, finely chopped onion

· Coriander leaves, shredded

· Chilli/turmeric/garam masala powder, as per the requirement

· 1 tsp ginger/garlic paste

· Tata Sampann Paneer Masala

· Oil for frying

· Salt, as per taste

Instructions

· Mix and mash boiled potatoes and crushed paneer until there are no lumps.

· Sauté the chopped onion until they become soft and then add all the spices and sauté for 2-4 minutes. Add the ginger-garlic paste and cook for a few minutes.

· Add the well-mashed mixture of paneer-potato and mix it well.

· Switch off the flame and add some garam masala and coriander leaves (optional) and leave the mixture to cool down.

· Once it cools down, roll the small balls of the mixture using hands and flatten them with your palm.

· Put on the flame and sprinkle oil in a flat bottom pan. Let the oil heat and place the cutlets in the pan. On medium heat, cook the cutlets and flip them every after 2-3 minutes until the outer layers get the golden-brown colour and become crisp.

· Serve the tasty cutlets with ketchup or mayonnaise.

So, these are some easy to make paneer recipes that you can easily make at your home for your little champs.