Chili Paneer Pinwheel

Chili paneer pinwheels are a great party treat for an appetizer or finger food. They are relatively easy to make and provide for an interesting twist on an Indian snack. You may make different kinds of pinwheels using the same dough. For example, a samosa pinwheel or green peas pinwheel. You may make pinwheels out of any vegetables. They are a mouthwatering snack!

Prep Time: 10 to 15 minutes
Cooking time: 25 to 30 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 frozen Crescent dough roll (8 oz.)
• 1 cup paneer, crumbled or shredded 
• 1/3 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1/3 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1/3 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup green coriander leaves, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon green chili, chopped
• 2 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon chili sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• Cooking oil spray
• Salt to taste

Directions:

1. While going through steps 2 through 6, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. For the stuffing, in a bowl, add all of the above-mentioned ingredients except for the cooking oil spray. Mix well and keep aside.
3. On a wooden surface, place the crescent roll and flatten it out with a rolling pin. 
4. Add the chili paneer stuffing in the center and spread evenly. 
5. Next, roll the dough gently with the stuffing. Slice the roll into 1/4 inch thick pieces.
6. Take a baking tray and spray some oil over it. Place the chili paneer rolls in the tray about one inch apart.
7. Bake the pinwheels in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.
8. Serve hot.

Note: If you cannot find crescent roll dough, then you may use puff pastry dough sheet as an alternative.

Photo of Crescent roll used:  

Alternative puff pastry sheets: