Tuesday, May 2, 2017

Indian Calzone with Capsicum, Corn and Cottage Cheese



For the second day Lunch recipes for Kids under BM#67, I have a fusion with Indian Roti and Pizza. I came up with Indian Calzone using wheat flour and regular method of cooking this on the stovetop. Since my kids love pizzas, I thought this would be a good choice.




When you are short of ideas to pack, these Indianised Calzones work out so well. With kids, even a slight hint of cheese makes them want to complete their lunch. I made this again for Konda’s lunch as I wasn’t sure my twins will like it. However, Konda enjoyed it much.




Calzone is a version of Pizza with the same ingredients. The outer dough is shaped as a Karanji / Gujiya and the stuffing is packed in and baked. 




In this healthier low Cal version, wheat flour is used and the calzone pan cooked.




The other Calzone that I have shared is the Tricolour Bell Pepper Calzone the regular way. Calzone with Chickpea




Sending this to my Kids Delight, guest hosted by Pavani, themed on Lunch Box Recipes.












Indian Calzone with Capsicum, Corn and Cottage Cheese




Makes 4 Calzones




Ingredients Needed:




For the Chapatis:




Wheat flour – 2 cups


Salt to taste


Water to knead




In a wide bowl, take the wheat flour, salt and slowly add water to knead into soft pliable dough. Keep it aside for 10 mins, while you prepare the stuffing




For the stuffing:




Paneer, crumbled – 1 cup (made from 1-liter milk)


Onion julienned – 1 medium


Capsicum, finely chopped – 1/ 4 cup


Corn kernels – 1 / 4 cup


Salt to taste


Red Chili powder – 1 / 2 tsp


Coriander powder – 1 / 2 tsp


Garam Masala – 1/ 4 tsp


Turmeric powder a pinch


Kasuri Methi / Coriander leaves handful


Oil – 1 tbsp




Other Ingredients




Cheese Cubes – 2 nos


How to make the Stuffing




Heat a nonstick pan, add onions, sauté well. Then add the capsicum, corn and mix well. 


Add all the spice powders, sprinkle few drops of water and quickly stir well.




Now crumble the paneer into this mix and combine everything.




To Assemble




Divide the dough into equal balls. Dust well and roll out into 6 diameter discs. 




Place a tbsp of stuffing in the centre, grate the cheese over it. Bring one side of the disc towards the other to make a half moon/ crescent. Press the sides with a fork to seal well.




Heat a Tawa with oil, place the calzone and sprinkle oil over it and cook well, by pressing on all sides.




Slice in half the and serve with sauce or any dip.




Notes:





Normally pizza sauce is spread on the base; this tastes good without the sauce as well.


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