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Spicy Chole Paneer Tarts

Ingredients
  

For The Topping

  • Chickpeas - 1 cup
  • Crumbled Paneer-1 cup
  • Oil-2 tbs
  • Onion-1
  • Garam Masala-1/2 tsp
  • Amchoor Powder-1/2 tsp
  • Red Chilly Powder-1/2 tsp
  • Coriander Seeds-1 tsp
  • Cumin Seeds-1/2 tsp
  • Salt-to taste

For The Pie Crust

  • Maida/ All Purpose Flour-1 1/4cup
  • Cold Butter-100gm
  • Salt-1/2tsp
  • Sugar-1/2tsp
  • Ice Cold Water-2tsp

Instructions
 

For The Topping

  • In a pan heat oil and add cumin seeds and coriander seeds.
  • When they crackle, add in all the onion and all the spice powders.
  • Saute until the onion changes colour.
  • Add in the chickpeas and paneer one by one.
  • Sprinkle some water and salt.
  • Cook until the mixture comes together.
  • Add coriander leaves and remove from stove.
  • Allow it to cool.

The Tart Crust

  • Mix maida, butter, sugar and salt and mix it with finger tips until crumbly. You can also use a hand blender or food processor to do the work.
  • Add the water and bring the dough together. It will be still crumbly.
  • Place it in a cling wrap, cover and refrigerate for 30minutes.

Baking The Crust

  • Preheat oven to 175°C.
  • Make small balls out of the dough.
  • In the tart tins, press the balls to make a small cup.
  • Bake in oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden.
  • Remove from oven and allow them to cool for 5 minutes in the tin.
  • Then remove from tin and let them cool on wire rack.

Arranging The Tarts

  • Arrange the tart crusts on a serving plate.
  • Place a teaspoon of topping on top of the crust.
  • Serve.