Potato Paneer Tubs

Potato Paneer Tubs

Spicy potato marinated in a rich yogurt mixture....

Serves 4

You would require

Potatoes - 2 large ( I used Idaho potatoes)

For the Stuffing

Paneer / Cottage cheese : 50 gms - grated / crumbled

Coriander / Cilantro : 2 tablespoons finely chopped

Ginger - Garlic - Green chilly paste : 1tsp

Chat masala: 1/2 tsp

Salt: To taste

Cumin powder:1/4 tsp

Crushed Papad: 5Tbsp (roasted / Fried)

For the marinate

Yogurt: 1 cup - whisked well

Coriander / Cilantro: 1 Tbsp

Black salt:1/4 tsp

Red chilly powder / Cayenne powder: 1/2 tsp

Salt: To taste

Mustard Oil: 2 tsp

Here you go.........

Wash and clean potatoes . Place them in the middle rack of the oven and heat it at 350degrees for 40 mins ( in case the potatoes are too large add another 10 mins)

In the meanwhile mix all the ingredients for the marinate and set aside

Once the potatoes are done leave it at rest for half an hour ( if you don't have much time start right away)

Cut the potatoes into half length wise and scoop out some of the inside with a melon scooper / spoon

Mix the inside of the potatoes along with ingredients required for stuffings and stuff the potato shells generously with the stuffing

Now marinate the potatoes stuffed shells in the yogurt mixture with light hands and leave it for 30mins

Preheat oven to 180degrees and place the shells in a greased baking tray and bake for 15-20 mins

Turn over and bake for 10 mins or until its golden brown of your choice

Serve hot with Chutney and salad of your choice

Note: If you want to add extra calorie...let me know ..........