Achari Paneer Upside Down Puff Pastry
Achari Paneer Upside Down Puff Pastry — with khatta-meeta paneer marinated in achari spices and a glossy honey top, this Indian-twist on the viral TikTok trend is nothing short of show stopping! Baked to flaky, golden-brown perfection, these aren’t going to last long!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup paneer , sliced in strips
- 1/2 tsp mango powder (amchur)
- 1/2 tsp red chili powder
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- 1/2 tsp chaat masala
- 1 tsp kasoori methi
- 1 tbsp mixed pickle , store-bought, mashed
- salt , to taste
- 1 tsp oil
- 1 puff pastry sheet , cut in 9 squares
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1/4 cup onions , sliced
- 1/4 cup mixed color bell peppers , sliced
- 1 tsp onion seeds (kalonji)
- 1 tsp fennel seeds (saunf)
Instructions
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In a bowl, mix together the paneer with amchur, red chili powder, kasuri methi, garam masala, chaat masala, salt, mixed pickles, and oil. Let this marinate in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
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Preheat your oven to 350℉/180℃.
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Cut the sheet of puff pastry into 9 equal squares.
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On a sheet of parchment paper, spread 1 tsp of honey in a small square. Sprinkle some onion seeds (kalonji) and fennel seeds. Then place 2 strips of your paneer and some sliced onions and pepper on top.
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Cover this gently with your puff pastry square and seal the edges gently with a fork. Repeat this 8 more times for the other puff pastry squares.
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Bake for 15 minutes until golden brown or as per package instructions. Use a spatula to gently flip over the puff pastry. Scrape off any honey that has oozed outside the edges.
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Serve with mint garlic dip and pickled onions and enjoy!
Recipe Video
Recipe Notes
- You can marinate and keep the paneer in the fridge for up to 2 days.