Must try this Paneer Half Moon Pie
In the evening, we often crave something tasty to snack on with tea. Eating the same biscuits, khakra, or packaged snacks every day can get boring—especially when kids are at home asking for something different. That’s when homemade snacks come to the rescue.
This Paneer Half-Moon Pie is a delicious, crispy snack that both kids and adults will absolutely love. It has a crunchy outer layer and a soft, cheesy, flavorful paneer stuffing inside. The best part? You can easily customize the filling using leftover vegetables and ingredients already available in your fridge.
These half-moon pies are perfect for evening snacks, kids’ tiffin, parties, or even weekend treats. They look fancy, taste amazing, and are completely homemade—much better than outside food. Let’s get started!
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Ingredients
For the Dough
- All-purpose flour (maida) – 1 cup
- Butter – ¼ tsp
- Salt – as per taste
- Water – 1 cup
For the Stuffing
- Oil – 1 tsp
- Butter – ½ tsp
- Green chili – 1 (finely chopped)
- Ginger – ¼ tsp (grated)
- Capsicum (green, yellow, red) – ¼ cup (chopped)
- Grated carrot – 1 tbsp
- Paneer – 1 cup (grated)
- Processed cheese – 1 cube (grated)
- Fresh cream – 1 tbsp
- Red chili flakes – ¼ tsp
- Red chili powder – ¼ tsp
- Black pepper powder – ⅛ tsp
- Mixed herbs – ¼ tsp
- Curd – 2 tsp
- Tomato ketchup – 1 tsp
- Salt – as per taste
For Coating & Frying
- All-purpose flour – 2 tbsp
- Cornflour – 1 tbsp
- Water – as required
- Bread crumbs – as needed
- Oil – for deep frying
Method
Step 1 – Prepare the Stuffing
- Heat oil and butter in a pan.
- Add chopped green chili and grated ginger. Sauté for a few seconds.
- Add chopped capsicum and grated carrot. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Add grated paneer and sauté for another 2–3 minutes.
- Now add red chili flakes, red chili powder, black pepper, mixed herbs, salt, curd, and tomato ketchup.
- Mix well and cook for 2–3 minutes.
- Finally, add grated processed cheese and fresh cream.
- Cook until the cheese melts and everything combines well.
- Turn off the flame and keep the stuffing aside to cool.
Step 2 – Prepare the Dough
- In a pan, add 1 cup water, salt, and butter. Bring it to a boil.
- Lower the flame and add maida gradually, mixing continuously to avoid lumps.
- Mix until it forms a soft dough-like mixture.
- Turn off the flame and transfer the dough to a bowl.
- Cover and rest for 15 minutes at room temperature.
Step 3 – Knead and Shape
- Once slightly cool, knead the dough well.
- If it sticks, apply a little oil on your hands.
- Knead until the dough becomes smooth and soft.
- Divide the dough into equal portions and roll them into balls.
- Roll each ball into a small circular disc (like a puri).
Step 4 – Fill and Fold
- Place prepared stuffing in the center of the disc.
- You can add extra cheese for more taste.
- Prepare a glue by mixing maida and water.
- Apply it on the edges of the disc.
- Fold into a half-moon shape and seal the edges firmly by pressing
Step 5 – Coat the Half-Moon Pies
- Prepare a thick batter using maida, cornflour, and water.
- Dip each half-moon pie into the batter.
- Coat evenly with bread crumbs.
Step 6 – Fry the Pies
- Heat oil on medium flame.
- Deep fry the pies until they turn golden brown and crispy.
- Flip carefully to fry evenly.
- Remove and place on tissue paper.
Serve hot Paneer Half-Moon Pies with Tomato ketchup, Green chutney, Cheese dip..Perfect with evening tea..
Trying new homemade snacks encourages kids to eat fresh food instead of outside junk. These Paneer Half-Moon Pies are crispy outside, creamy inside, and absolutely irresistible.
Do try this recipe and enjoy a delicious homemade evening snack
Tips & Tricks
- Seal the edges properly to prevent filling from coming out
- Fry on medium heat for even cooking
- You can air-fry or shallow-fry for a healthier version
- Add sweet corn, mushrooms, or peas for variation
- These can be frozen before frying and used later
