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Paneer Bell Pepper Balls, Indian Healthy Starter

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paneer bell pepper balls recipe | healthy paneer capsicum balls | Indian cold starter | cottage cheese bell pepper balls is a quick nourishing starter. Learn how to make healthy malai paneer capsicum balls.

To make paneer bell pepper balls, combine the paneer, salt and milk in a plate and knead very well to form a dough. Divide the dough into 5 equal portions and roll each portion into a round. Roll them into the coloured capsicum till they are evenly coated from all the sides. Refrigerate the cottage cheese bell pepper balls for at least an hour and serve chilled.

No sweat, just fun! This easy-to-make Indian cold starter is as quick as it can get. All you need to do is shape a dough of succulent paneer into balls and coat it with chopped bell peppers.

The soft white colour and melt-in-the-mouth texture of paneer combines beautifully with the totally contrasting crunch, sharp taste and vibrant colours of the bell peppers, making these cottage cheese bell pepper balls a sure-shot hit with everybody.

The healthy malai paneer capsicum balls are loaded with good fat, and can also be enjoyed as a snack. They can be eaten immediately or stored in an air-tight container covered with a cling wrap for 2 to 3 days. Diabetics, heart patients and weight-watchers can include this snack as a part of the meal. They can make their choice between full fat paneer and low fat paneer.

Tips for paneer bell pepper balls. 1.You can easily double the recipe and use 1/2 cup crumbled paneer (cottage cheese). This will make a larger batch which you can store in the fridge for 2 to 3 days. 2. Your dough will be very soft but that is not a problem as the paneer balls will get coated with their filling and harden a bit when put in the fridge. 3. You can make an assortment of healthy paneer ball starters from paneer herbed balls too. 4. Always chill your paneer ball snacks in a fridge. They harden and taste really good. Cover with a cling wrap.

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Preparation Time: 5 mins Cooking Time: 0 mins Total Time: 5 mins 5Makes 5 balls
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Ingredients

For Paneer Bell Pepper Balls
1/4 cup crumbled paneer (cottage cheese) /
salt to taste
1/2 tsp milk
1/4 cup finely chopped coloured capsicum

Method

For paneer bell pepper balls

To make paneer bell pepper balls, combine the paneer, salt and milk in a plate and knead very well to form a dough.
Divide the dough into 5 equal portions and roll each portion into a round.
Roll them into the coloured capsicum till they are evenly coated from all the sides.
Refrigerate the cottage cheese bell pepper balls for at least an hour and serve chilled.

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what is paneer bell pepper balls made off?

what is paneer bell pepper balls made off? quick chilled paneer shimal mirch starter is made from 1/4 cup crumbled paneer (cottage cheese), salt to taste, 1/2 tsp milk and 1/4 cup finely chopped coloured capsicum.

benefits of paneer

Paneer + Low Fat Paneer : Paneer contains high quality protein and calcium which aids in weight loss. Since paneer is low in carbs and high in protein it gets digested slowly and hence good for diabetes. Potassium in paneer helps to reduce the effect of high sodium, by lowering blood pressure and contraction of blood vessels, resulting in improved heart health and reduced risk of heart attack. Great for weight loss and read the interesting article on 5 super benefits of paneer.
Low fat paneer is has all the same nutrients as full-fat paneer, but it is minus the fat.

benefits of capsicum

Rich in vitamin C, capsicum protect and maintain the lining of the heart.
Low glycemic index (40) colourful capsicum are immune boosters.

Colourful capsicums are not only visually appealing but also good for your eyes too, as they contain antioxidant Lutein, which protects the eye from cataracts and degeneration of the eye.
Capsicum is high in Folate or folic acid, which is important for rapid growth and multiplication of red blood cells and white blood cells in the bone marrow. See detailed benefits of capsicum.

making paneer bell pepper balls

To make paneer bell pepper balls recipe | healthy malai paneer capsicum balls | Indian cold starter | cottage cheese bell pepper balls, in a glass bowl put 1/4 cup crumbled paneer (cottage cheese) / crumbled malai paneer.
Add salt to taste.
Add 1/2 tsp milk. This is required to bind the dough.

Knead it very well to form a soft dough.
Divide it into 5 portions and roll them into balls.
In a plate put the paneer balls and 1/4 cup finely chopped coloured capsicum.
Roll the paneer balls into the coloured capsicum. You have to be a bit patient while rolling as the capsicum will not stick easily.
Serve paneer bell pepper balls recipe | healthy malai paneer capsicum balls | Indian cold starter | cottage cheese bell pepper balls |chilled.

tips for paneer capsicum balls

You can easily double the recipe and use 1/2 cup crumbled paneer (cottage cheese). This will make a larger batch which you can store in the fridge for 2 to 3 days.
Your dough will be very soft but that is not a problem as the paneer balls will get coated with their filling and harden a bit when put in the fridge.
You can make an assortment of healthy paneer ball starters from paneer herbed balls to
Always chill your paneer ball snacks in a fridge. They harden and taste really good. Cover with a cling wrap.

health benefits of paneer bell pepper balls

Paneer Bell Pepper Balls – rich in protein, calcium and antioxidants.

Each ball provides 1.1 g of protein, which can help in maintenance of cells, tissues and organs of the body.
The calcium from paneer aids in bone strengthening.
The capsaicin in capsicum acts as an antioxidant and reduces inflammation in the body.
With not too many carbs, these dainty balls can be relished by diabetics and heart patients. They can make their choice between full fat paneer and low fat paneer.
Weight watchers and athletes too can snack smart on these balls instead of carb and oil laden fried snacks.