Colorful Jalapeño and Red Bell Pepper Paneer Rolls

Here's another colorful recipe (green, white, and red) in my summer food series to serve as an appetizer or to just enjoy as a spicy hot meal on a hot summer day. A light yogurt drink like cumin chaas or lassi or a fizzy lemonade are great accompaniments with this fun dish that reminds of me of high school days and street food in India.

Serving size: 8 medium sized rolls as shown in photo

Ingredients for the Paneer Stir Fry
1/4 cup basil leaves finely chopped (Thai Basil is even better)
1/2 cup fresh coriander leaves finely chopped
1/2 cup green spring onions chopped in to fine rings
150 grams or 11/2 cups paneer cut in to tiny delicate 1/2 inch cubes
1 large or 2 small jalapeños finely diced
1 small or 1/2 large red bell pepper finely chopped
2 green chillies finely chopped
1 tbsp. ginger finely chopped
1 tbsp. garlic finely chopped
1/2 cup Heinz or similar baked beans in tomato sauce
1 tbsp. oil

Spices for the Stir Fry
1 tbsp. cumin
11/2 tbsp. chat masala for marinating onions and for the paneer sauté
1 tbsp. cumin-coriander powder (dhania-jeera powder)
A pinch of garam masala (optional)

Other Ingredients
Green mint and coriander chutney
8 thin whole wheat rotis or tortillas (best if they are a day old and slightly dry for a crispy crust when pan fried)
Olive oil spray or 1 tbsp. olive oil for roasting the rolls
Maggi Hot and Sweet Sauce or similar to serve
Slice a red onion in to thin strips and mix with some chat masala; keep on the side

Paneer Stir Fry Steps

1. Start with oil and cumin seeds in a pan. 
2. Add spring onions and finely chopped garlic and ginger when cumin seeds begin crackling. Sprinkle some salt for cooking the onions. Watch the green onions until they become slightly transparent; don't let them burn or turn dark. 
3. Add the jalapeños and red bell peppers and cook for 3-5 minutes until they are soft.
4. Add the baked beans with tomato sauce and mix well. Make sure you mix with a light hand and not break the beans. 
5. Add paneer cubes and stir to mix everything well. 
6. Add green chillies chat masala, garam masala (optional), cumin-coriander powder, and salt to taste. 
7. Turn off the flame and add the coriander and basil and mix well. Your paneer stir-fry is ready.

Making the rolls

1. Take a roti on a board or a plate. Apply a long strip tsp. of chutney in the center.
2. Place a few chat masala red onions in line along the center.
3. Place a full table spoon on the paneer stir fry in a strip in the center and roll up the roti. 
4. Place the roti in a pan with some olive oil. Press gently on the top to flatten the roll slightly while the roti becomes crisp. Use your fingers and carefully turn it around after the first side is golden brown. 
5. Both ends of the roll will be open. So, make sure to handle the roll carefully so the filling doesn't fall out.  
6. Serve rolls with Maggi Hot and Sweet Sauce or a creamy yogurt raita with cucumbers to compliment the spice. 

Bon Appetite!