Baked Paneer Naan Bomb
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Baked Paneer Naan Bomb | Stuffed Naan Bomb | Baked Naan Bomb Recipe | Baked Bite-size Appetizer
Baked to perfection, these soft pillowy golden naan bombs are an absolute bundle of joy. They are packed with flavors of creamy paneer and cheese filling. These bite size Paneer Naan Bombs make a great make-ahead wholesome appetizer.
Be it Butter Paneer or Tandoori Chicken, naan is the perfect companion. And if you encase a creamy paneer scramble and cheese with naan covering, it is a bingo! One bite and you are hooked to it. Now any left-over naan dough can get this interesting makeover. A baked version is shown in this post, but you could make it on a skillet
This recipe guides you through the method of making Baked Naan Bomb Recipe | Baked Bite-size Appetizer with step by step instructions
Why should you make
- Makes an easy finger food snack
- Can be made ahead
- Customized stuffing
- Crowd pleasing appetizer – always a hit!
What is Baked Paneer Naan Bomb
Baked Paneer Naan Bombs are stuffed delightful bite size baked treats made from no yeast Indian naan (flatbread) dough. They are filled with a creamy and flavorful Indian cottage cheese stuffing that is baked to perfection . These are a delicious twist to the classic stuffed naan.
Perhaps you maybe interested in some more bread recipes on this blog. Have a look:
Middle eastern Zaatar Cheese Manakeesh
Olive Cheese Zaatar Pull Apart Rolls
Wholewheat Pumpkin Yeast Bread
Ingredients for Baked Naan Bomb
For Measurements refer to the RECIPE CARD further below.
Naan dough
- Flour – all-purpose flour and fine semolina
- Milk – milk powder used in making dough and milk for brushing the naan bombs
- Leavening agents– baking powder and baking soda
- Sugar – powdered
- Yoghurt
- Oil – any neutral oil
- Water – for preparing dough
- Brushing – black sesame seeds for brushing on the naan bombs
Stuffing
- Onion – finely chopped
- Cheese – used grated fresh paneer (Indian cottage cheese) and cheddar cheese
- Tomato – fresh tomato puree
- Ginger garlic – chopped or paste form
- Spices powders– cumin seeds, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder, salt
- Whole spices – Cumin seeds for tempering in the stuffing,
- Bell pepper – chopped
- Oil
How to make Paneer Naan Bomb
Planning to prepare ? Ensure you read this entire post thoroughly for step by step instructions, helpful tips and view the embedded video in the recipe card further down for a better understanding.
Prepare Naan dough
1. In a bowl, all-purpose flour, milk powder, baking powder, baking soda salt, salt and mix. PRO TIP – You can add ½ tbsp of fine semolina to the flour.
2. Then add yogurt and mix.
3. Add milk and water gradually and mix it well. Knead into a dough and let it rest for 2-3 hours. PRO TIP – Add water little at a time. Don’t rush to add water in one go!
Paneer Filling
4. Heat a tablespoon oil in a pan, add cumin seeds and stir well.
5. Add chopped onions and cook for 1-2 minutes. Then add ginger garlic paste and cook for 2 minutes.
6.Thereafter add salt, turmeric, coriander powder, red chili powder and stir.
7. Now add fresh tomato puree and saute.
8. Then add chopped bell peppers and paneer and cook for 5-7 minutes.
9. Lastly, add garam masala powder and give a final stir. Put off flame. Let it cool. Transfer, this into a bowl, add grated processed cheese and mix it well.
Make and Bake Paneer Naan Bombs
10. Line a wide baking pan with parchment paper. Pre heat the oven to 350°F/180°C
11. Make equal size balls from the prepared dough and roll into 3” diameter with the help of rolling pin.
12. Add prepared stuffing in it and shape it into a ball.
13. Place paneer bombs on a lined baking tray. PRO TIP – Leave enough gaps between the naan bombs.
14. Brush it with milk and top with black sesame seeds.
15. Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C and bake for about 20-25 minutes or until the top changes color.
16. When done, remove the paneer bombs from oven. Brush the hot naan bombs with butter..
What to serve with
Serve warm with coriander mint chutney, or hot chili garlic sauce, and pineapple mojito. Along side you could serve pasta salad or lemon coriander soup.
Recipe Card
Baked Paneer Naan Bomb
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- spatula
- Rolling board
- Baking Tray
Ingredients
1 cup =250ml
Naan Dough
- 150 gm all-purpose flour + some more for dusting
- 1 tbsp milk powder
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- 1/8 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp sugar powder
- 1/8 cup yoghurt 20 gm
- ¼ tsp Salt
- 1 tsp milk
- Water as needed
- 1 tbsp oil
Paneer Filling
- 1 large onion chopped
- 75 gm cottage cheese paneer
- 2-3 tbsp fresh tomato puree
- ¼ tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
- 1/8 tsp turmeric powder
- ¼ tsp red chili
- ½ tsp coriander powder
- 1/8 tsp garam masala
- ¼ to ½ tsp salt – adjust
- 1/8 cup bell peppers chopped
- ¼ cup grated cheese
- 1 tbsp Oil
For brushing on naan bombs
- Milk and black sesame seeds
Instructions
Prepare naan dough
- In a bowl, all-purpose flour, milk powder, baking powder, baking soda salt, salt and mix.
- Then add yogurt and mix.
- Add milk and water gradually and mix it well. Knead into a dough and let it rest for 2-3 hours.
Paneer Filling
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pan, add cumin seeds and stir well.
- Add chopped onions and cook for 1-2 minutes. Then add ginger garlic paste and cook for 2 minutes.
- Then add salt, turmeric, coriander powder, red chili powder and stir.
- Now add fresh tomato puree and sauté.
- Then add chopped bell peppers and paneer and cook for 5-7 minutes.
- Lastly, add garam masala powder and give a final stir.
- Put off flame. Let it cool.
- Transfer, this into a bowl, add grated processed cheese and mix it well.
Make and bake paneer naan bombs
- Line a wide baking pan with parchment paper. Pre heat the oven to 350°F/180°C
- Make equal size balls from the prepared dough and roll into 3” diameter with the help of rolling pin.
- Add prepared stuffing in it and shape it into a ball.
- Place paneer bombs on a lined baking tray.
- Brush it with milk and top with black sesame seeds.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C and bake for about 20-25 minutes or until the top changes color.
- When done, remove the paneer bombs from oven. Brush the hot naan bombs with butter.
What to serve with
- Serve warm with coriander mint chutney, or hot chili garlic sauce, and pineapple mojito. Along side you could serve pasta salad or lemon coriander soup.
Video
Notes
- You can add ½ tbsp of fine semolina to the flour.
- Add water little at a time. Do not rush
- While place the naan bombs on baking tray, leave enough gaps for baking.
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FAQ
Some variations of paneer naan bombs
These naan bombs can be made in tandoor, or on a skillet or ver charcoal.
What other stuffings can be used
Meat lovers can use cooked chicken mince, or minced meat . Vegetarian can use potato filling or corn and veggies mexican stuffing
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Wow, what an innovative recipe. I use to make pizza bombs for my kids but have not tried paneer naan bomb. Would definitely make a delicious and unusual party starter dish. Can’t wait to try out the recipe.
Yes, similar to pizza bomb yet different.
lovely recipe – neha . checks all the boxes – apptiser, baked and paneer 🙂 wow.. so yum! !
Thank you. Do give it a try.