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Curry Paneer Rice Paper Puffs

July 13, 2022 by Janie | Naughty Kitchen 10 Comments

Delicious Indian paneer seasoned in curry flavors topped with a creamy curry sauce over Rice Paper Puffs. Serve this as an appetizer and your guests will want more!

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THE OVERVIEW

Curry Paneer Rice Paper Puffs-Naughty Kitchen

So I didn’t make it on time to submit this appetizer recipe for a challenge. Life happens but I’m here to share it anyway.

I received two blocks of paneer cheeses. I actually didn’t know what to make with it.  The cheese doesn’t melt like regular cheese.  So making  pizza was out of the question. The paneer cheese resembled and felt like tofu.  It was definitely bland too.

I just went with the flow of the Indian theme and decided to create an Asian Fusion appetizer. Yes, curry was the first thought that crossed my mind.

As I was looking through my pantry, I saw rice paper sheets that was eyeing me back. I grabbed it and decided to make rice paper chips or puffs.

And now I present to you my Curry Paneer Rice Paper Puffs. Oh by the way, the curry sauce is ridiculiously good! 

WHAT IS PANEER?

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Have you ever had paneer cheese? This was my first time having it.  It’s an Indian pale cheese that is a high protein food. They are low in sodium too. Paneer is often substituted for meat in many vegetarian entrees of Indian cuisine. Commonly used in curried and vegetable dishes. Paneer can also be deep fried, marinated, barbecued or used in sweet dessert. 

THE BREAKDOWN

Curry Paneer Rice Paper Puffs-Ingredients

CURRY PANEER

  • PANEER CHEESE – Cut into bite sized cubes
  • CURRY POWDER
  • ORGANIC VIRGIN COCONUT OIL – Just to give a sweet flavor to the paneer
  • RICE PAPER SHEETS – Cut into triangles
  • OIL – For frying the rice paper into puffs

THE CURRY SAUCE

  • CURRY POWDER
  • CUMIN
  • TURMERIC
  • GARLIC POWDER
  • ONION POWDER
  • GROUND GINGER
  • ORGANIC MAPLE SYRUP – To tone down the earthy spices and seasonigs used and give a sweet balance
  • VEGENAISE – I like the taste of vegan mayonnaise and that is what I prefer but you may use regular mayonnaise

HOW TO MAKE CURRY PANEER

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Cut the paneer cheese into bite size cubes. You can make them larger or any shape you want. Place the paneer in a bowl.

Season the paneer with curry powder, cumin, turmeric, garlic powder, onion powder and ground ginger. Mix well.

Heat your frying pan with the coconut oil in medium high heat.  

Throw in the mixed paneer cheese. Fry all the sides until the cheese is golden and crispy in color. This should take no longer than 5 minutes.  Don’t worry the cheese won’t melt. Place the cooked paneer in a bowl and set aside.

HOW TO MAKE THE CURRY SAUCE

While the paneer cheese is cooking, make your curry sauce.  This should be quick and easy to do.

How To Make Curry Sauce-

In a bowl, add the vegenaise, curry powder, cumin, turmeric, garlic powder, onion powder, ground ginger, and maple syrup.  Taste the sauce and add more of the seasonings if needed.  Mix well and set aside.

If you have left over seasonings from the curry paneer, go ahead and throw it into the sauce. That’s more flavor!

Now you have your sauce and your crispy paneer cheese ready.  All you need to do is fry the rice paper puffs.

HOW TO FRY THE RICE PAPER PUFFS

How to make rice paper puffs-

Grab a sheet of rice paper. Use kitchen scissor to cut the pieces. First, cut in a half. Next cut that half into another half. You’ll end up with 4 triangles per sheet. I used 4 sheets. You’ll have a total 16 pieces.

I used the same frying pan that I fried the paneer with. I wiped it down with paper towels.

Heat pan with medium-high heat.  Pour in cooking oil just enough to fry the rice paper puffs.

You need the oil hot and bubbly. Once you place a rice paper piece, it will fry in a matter of seconds so be aware. I could fit 2 pieces in one pan. 

Once fried, grab the fried puffs and place on a wired baking sheet lined with paper towels for the oil to drain. Continue to fry the remaining rice paper pieces.

BUILD THE CURRY PANEER RICE PAPER PUFFS

Grab one fried rice paper puff.  Add a spoonful of paneer cheese. Then top off with the curry sauce.

Continue with the next set.  Then enjoy!

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STORING THE LEFTOVERS

You can save the curry paneer in a sealed container for up to 3 days. Unfortunately, not for the rice paper puffs. They are best served freshly fried. I tried saving them and the puffs weren’t as tasty and became wilted.

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Curry Paneer Rice Paper Puffs

Janie | Naughty Kitchen
Delicious Indian paneer seasoned in curry flavors topped with a creamy curry sauce over Rice Paper Puffs. Serve this as an appetizer and your guests will want more!
5 from 45 votes
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Fusion, Indian
Servings 16

Equipment

Frying Pan
Wire Rack
Kitchen Scissor

Ingredients
  

Curry Paneer

  • 1 8 oz. block of Paneer cheese, bite sized cubes
  • 1 tbsp Organic Extra Virgin Coconut oil
  • ½ tsp Curry powder
  • ½ tsp Cumin
  • ½ tsp Turmeric
  • ½ tsp Garlic powder
  • ½ tsp Onion Powder
  • ½ tsp Ground Ginger
  • 4 sheets Rice Paper, cut into triangles
  • Oil for frying rice paper puffs

Curry Sauce

  • ½ tsp Curry Powder
  • ½ tsp Cumin
  • ½ tsp Turmeric
  • ½ tsp Garlic Powder
  • ½ tsp Onion Powder
  • ½ tsp Ground Ginger
  • ½ tsp Organic Maple Syrup
  • 2 tbsp Vegenaise
  • 1 tbsp of #SINCERITY

Instructions
 

Curry Paneer

  • Cut the paneer cheese into bite size cubes. You can make them larger or any shape you want. Place the paneer cubes in a bowl. Then, season the paneer with curry powder, cumin, turmeric, garlic powder, onion powder and ground ginger. Mix well.
  • Heat your frying pan with coconut oil on medium high heat. Throw in the seasoned paneer cheese. Fry all the sides until the cheese is golden and crispy in color. This should take no longer than 5 minutes. Place the cooked paneer in a bowl and set aside.

Curry Sauce

  • While the paneer cheese is cooking, make your curry sauce.
  • In a bowl, add the veganaise, curry powder, cumin, turmeric, garlic powder, onion powder, ground ginger, and maple syrup.  Taste the sauce and add more of the seasonings if needed.  Mix well and set aside.

Rice Paper Puffs

  • Grab a sheet of rice paper. Use a kitchen scissor to cut the pieces. First, cut in half. Next cut that half into another half. You’ll end up with 4 triangles per sheet. I used 4 sheets. You’ll have a total of 16 pieces.
  • Heat the pan on medium-high heat.  Pour in cooking oil just enough to fry the rice paper puffs.
  • You need the oil hot and bubbly. Once you place a rice paper piece, it will fry in a matter of seconds so be aware. I could fit 2 pieces in one pan.
  • Once fried, grab the fried puffs and place on a wired baking sheet lined with paper towels for the oil to drain. Continue to fry the remaining rice paper pieces.

Build The Curry Rice Paper Puffs

  • Grab one fried rice paper puff.  Add a spoonful of paneer cheese. Then top off with the curry sauce. Continue with the next set.
  • Serve on a plate and devour!
Keyword Curry, Curry Paneer Rice Paper Puffs, Indian Paneer, Rice Paper
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Comments

  1. Amanda Wren-Grimwood

    October 6, 2022 at 12:56 am

    5 stars
    Well these are definitely naughty! All that cruch and great flavours too.

    Reply
    • Janie | Naughty Kitchen

      October 6, 2022 at 12:00 pm

      Haha, Thanks!

      Reply
  2. Jovita

    October 6, 2022 at 12:17 am

    5 stars
    This looks very appetizing. Love creamy curry sauce, very nice and interesting recipe 🙂

    Reply
    • Janie | Naughty Kitchen

      October 6, 2022 at 12:00 pm

      Thank you. This curry sauce is really good!

      Reply
  3. Farah

    October 5, 2022 at 11:36 pm

    5 stars
    I love paneer and don’t have enough good recipes using it. This looks so creative and delicious! Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Janie | Naughty Kitchen

      October 6, 2022 at 12:00 pm

      You’re welcome! Hope you make this.

      Reply
  4. Emily

    October 5, 2022 at 10:26 pm

    5 stars
    These were so good, everyone kept grabbing for another one! The creamy curry sauce was so flavorful!

    Reply
    • Janie | Naughty Kitchen

      October 6, 2022 at 11:59 am

      Yay! Glad everyone like it! Yeah, the curry sauce adds to the flave!

      Reply
  5. Ieva

    October 5, 2022 at 9:52 pm

    5 stars
    What a genius way to use rice paper! Unfortunately, we didn’t have any at home, but we made your curry paneer and enjoyed it so much, that I’ll go as far as to say it was my favourite paneer recipe I’ve tried so far! Really very tasty! Next time, I need to make these cute paper bowls too! Will let you know how that goes!

    Reply
    • Janie | Naughty Kitchen

      October 6, 2022 at 11:58 am

      I’m glad you all enjoyed this recipe! Hope you make it again using the rice papers! It adds a crunch and so delicious with the curry sauce =)

      Reply

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