Ingredients
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2 boiled sweetcorn (coarsely chopped)
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150 gm paneer (crumbled or grated)
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A few green chilies (finely chopped)
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1 medium size onion (finely chopped)
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1 medium size capsicum (finely chopped)
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A small bunch of fresh coriander (finely chopped)
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Chili flakes (to taste)
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Salt (to taste)
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Mixed herbs (optional, to taste)
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Rice paper sheets
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Water (for dipping rice paper)
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Sesame seeds (for sprinkling)
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A few drops of oil or butter (for shallow frying)
About
I have curated this excellent, healthy snack for those days when you crave something savoury but want to keep it light. My High Protein Sweetcorn Paneer Parcel is packed with the goodness of paneer and sweetcorn. Sweetcorn is naturally rich in dietary fibre, vitamins, and antioxidants that support healthy digestion and vision. Instead of deep-frying like traditional samosas or kachoris, I shallow-fry these parcels with just a few drops of oil, ensuring they crisp up perfectly while sitting very lightly in the stomach.
Nutrition
These parcels offer a fantastic balance of high-quality protein from the paneer and beneficial complex carbohydrates and fibre from the sweetcorn. Using only a few drops of oil keeps the fat content in check, making this a heart-healthy choice.(Estimated nutritional values based on 1 serving, assuming the recipe serves 4)
* Calories: ~150 kcal
* Protein: 8g
* Carbohydrates: 14g
* Fat: 7g
Steps
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1. In a mixing bowl, combine the coarsely chopped sweetcorn, paneer, finely chopped green chilies, onion,capsicum, fresh coriander, chili flakes, salt, and mixed herbs. Mix everything well to prepare your stuffing. |
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Take a single sheet of rice paper and dip it into regular water for about 3 seconds on each side to soften it. |
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Spread the moistened rice paper flat on your kitchen counter. |
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Place a portion of the sweetcorn and paneer stuffing directly in the center of the rice paper. |
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Fold the edges of the rice paper inward to cover the stuffing completely, securing it like a neat parcel from all sides. |
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Sprinkle some sesame seeds on top of the parcel. (Tip: I use a single rice paper for each parcel, but you may choose to use two rice papers layered together for that extra crunch). |
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Heat a pan and add a few drops of oil or butter. Shallow fry the parcels on medium heat on both sides until you achieve a beautiful golden color. |
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Serve them hot and enjoy! |
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Zero-Waste & Substitutes Zero-Waste Kitchen: Do not throw away the empty corn cobs and the clean vegetable scraps (like onion skins and capsicum tops). You can boil them in water to create a flavourful, nutrient-dense vegetable broth for your soups or gravies. Substitutes: If you want a vegan option, you can easily swap the paneer for firm tofu. If you do not have rice paper on hand, blanched cabbage leaves work as a wonderful, low-carb wrap substitute for these parcels. |
