Spicy Paneer Quesadillas

Quesadilla is a Mexican snack made from cheese and other ingredients folded in a
tortilla and then cooked. It is quick, and so versatile that you can put almost
anything you like into it. Here is a variation on the classic Mexican Quesadilla with Indian cheese – Paneer – as the main ingredient. The thought of succulent cubes of paneer marinated in spicy tandoori paste, and wrapped in a tortilla shell sounded so appetizing …I decided to give it a try!

Ingredients ( serves 3-4)

• 4 Corn (or flour) tortillas
• 1/2 lb Paneer
• 1 small Green Bell Pepper cut into small strips
• 1 small onion cut into thin slices
• 2 tablespoons Tandoori masala ( or to taste )
• 4 tablespoons Yogurt
• 8 oz grated mild cheddar cheese (or Mexican 4 cheese )
• 2 tablespoons oil
• Salt ( to taste )

Recipe

• Mix tandoori masala and salt in yogurt to make a smooth paste.
  Set aside 1 tablespoon of the marinade for later
• Cut paneer in small cubes and marinate in the above mixture for at least an hour
• Heat a small amount of oil in a non stick skillet over medium heat. Put the marinated paneer pieces. Cook till they are slightly brown on both sides. Set aside
• Now add another tablespoon of oil in the skillet. Saute the onions and  bell peppers,
  stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent and bell peppers are just tender.
  Mix the marinade which was set aside, and saute again for a minute.
  Mix the cooked paneer pieces, and the tortilla filling is now ready.

 

• With skillet over medium heat, add a little oil. Place a tortilla on the skillet.
  Put desired amount of grated cheese on half side of tortilla, then the filling,
  and some more cheese.
• Fold the tortilla in a half moon shape. Flip the quesadilla when it is lightly browned on the bottom. Then cook the other side until it is browned and the cheese inside is melted.
• Let the quesadilla cool a bit, and then cut in another half to form a wedge.

Enjoy Spicy Paneer Quesadilla served with tomato-onion Kachumber ( finely chopped tomato and onion with lemon juice )