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Paneer Cheesesteaks

A delicious vegetarian twist on a Philly classic packed with spices and flavors!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Servings: 3 Sandwiches

Ingredients

  • 3 6 inch hoagie rolls
  • 6-8 oz paneer grated
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1/2 bell pepper (any color) diced
  • 1/2 onion diced
  • 2 green chilies diced finely
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/2 tbsp butter plus extra for the rolls
  • 1 1/2 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp cumin powder
  • 1/2 tsp red chili powder
  • salt to taste
  • 3 slices Amul Cheese
  • Coriander/Green Chutney
  • Tamarind Chutney
  • 1/3 cup cilantro chopped plus more for garnish

Instructions

  • Cut your hoagie rolls down the center and remove a little bread to create a pocket easy for stuffing the mixture and set aside
  • In a pan, heat oil on medium heat and then add cumin seeds and allow to splutter
  • Then add onions and peppers and cook for a few minutes until they start to soften followed by the green chili
  • Once the veggies have softened, add in the coriander powder, cumin powder, red chili powder, and salt and mix thoroughly. Add in the butter to help deglaze the pan and combine the spices with the veggies
  • Once combined, add in the shredded paneer and mix well until all ingredients are well combined, followed by cilantro. Use a spatula to help break up the paneer so it doesn't clump together
  • When all the ingredients are combined properly, turn the heat off and start to toast the rolls on another pan with butter for a few minutes
  • Turn the heat back on low for the paneer mixture and arrange it in a long rectangle shape flat on the pan and cover with three slices of Amul cheese side by side to cover all the paneer. Then cover the pan with a lid and let the cheese melt
  • While cheese is melting, spread coriander and tamarind chutney on either side of the bun
  • Separate the cheesy paneer mixture into three sections and use your spatula to spoon it into the roll
  • Garnish with coriander and serve hot!

Notes

  • I used Sach Foods paneer for this recipe but feel free to use any
  • If you don't have Amul cheese slices, you can replace with pepper jack or white American slices
  • I made this on a hoagie roll and on a baguette, and they both worked great, so feel free to use any bread roll of choice if you don't have access to hoagie rolls