Savory Paneer & Broccoli Mini Tarts (No Onion, No Garlic)
50 minutes
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About Savory Paneer & Broccoli Mini Tarts (No Onion, No Garlic)
These delightful Paneer and Broccoli Mini Tarts are a quick and easy recipe perfect for a party appetizer, a light lunch, or a fun weeknight dinner. Using store-bought puff pastry cuts down prep time significantly, allowing you to focus on the flavorful filling.The filling combines creamy paneer (Indian cottage cheese) with tender broccoli florets and a blend of warming Indian spices. My kids adore these tarts, making them a regular in our house – a fantastic way to sneak in veggies!This no-onion, no-garlic recipe is incredibly versatile. Feel free to experiment with different cheeses or add other vegetables for a customized flavor experience. Get ready to impress your family and friends with these incredibly tasty and surprisingly simple mini tarts!
Recipe Time & More
Prep15 minutes
Cook35 minutes
Total50 minutes
Ingredients
- 100 gm Cottage Cheese paneer, or paneer crumbled paneer
- 4 florets Broccoli of grated
- 1 tsp Cumin Seed jeera, or jeera jeera
- 1 tsp Masala aachari
- 1 Cup Mozzarella Cheese
- 10 Cherry Tomatoes chopped, medium sized
- Brushing or butter butter for
- 1.5 tsp Salt or as per taste
- 1 pack Dough of pastry puff
Instructions
Prepare the Filling
- Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and aachari masala; sauté briefly.
- Add crumbled paneer and chopped broccoli. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through. Season with salt.
- Set aside to cool.
Assemble the Tarts
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Roll out puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Cut into desired shapes (squares or rectangles work well).
- Place pastry shapes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush each pastry piece with melted butter.
- Use a fork to prick holes in the pastry to prevent puffing.
- Spoon the paneer and broccoli mixture onto each pastry base.
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and halved cherry tomatoes.
Bake the Tarts
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Recipe Notes
Expert Tips
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of garam masala to the filling.
- If you don't have aachari masala, you can substitute it with a blend of your favorite Indian spices.
- Feel free to experiment with other vegetables in the filling, such as peas, carrots, or bell peppers.
- For a vegetarian option, replace the butter with olive oil or vegan butter.
Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 126kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 12gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.4gSodium: 855mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5g
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Absolutely mouthwatering! Thanks for sharing.
Looks so flavorful! Thanks for posting.
So delicious! Excited to make it.
This looks so appealing! Thanks for sharing.
Perfect dish! Can’t wait to cook it.