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Blog Picks : Oregano, Onion and Paneer Rolls



These started off as dill, onion and paneer rolls in Aparna's kitchen a few days back. I loved the interplay of fragrant herbs, paneer and crunchy onions. Plus anything that's a small roll and not a loaf is an instant hit in my view. I didn't have dill when temptation to bake this roll struck me last night, but I had a pack of oregano I didn't have instant use for. This is the only change I made in Aparna's super-easy recipe.

Start by adding a tbsp of honey and 1 1/2 tsp yeast to 1/2 cup warm milk. Leave it for 10-15 minutes until the yeast is bubbling. Mix a cup each of plain flour and whole wheat flour with 1 finely chopped onion, 1/2 cup crumbled paneer, 2 tbsp chopped oregano, 1 tbsp oat bran and 1/2 tsp salt. Add the yeast mixture and knead until you get a soft, smooth and elastic dough. Form the dough into a ball and place in an oiled bowl. Cover and allow to rise till double in volume.

Gently deflate the dough and shape into 6 rolls. Place on a greased baking sheet and allow to rise a little for about 20 minutes. Bake at 180C for 30 minutes or till the rolls have browned.

This was my first time baking with whole wheat flour and I was pleasantly surprised with the texture. The rolls also kept well for a day, and were great for sandwiches this morning.
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Bharti said…
I'm getting hungry looking at your rolls! Love the combo of oregano and cheese.
October 24, 2008 at 9:10 PM
Srivalli said…
Simran that has come out really so well..would love that paneer inside!

btw you can get the method for curd rice here

http://cooking4allseasons.blogspot.com/2007/07/traditional-curd-rice.html

its not a silly question...getting the perfect taste takes practice...:)
October 25, 2008 at 6:53 AM
Rachel said…
love the flavours used :)
October 25, 2008 at 11:40 PM
CurryLeaf said…
Delicious.I too had bookmarked Aparna's dill rolls.You did it.Cheers
October 26, 2008 at 8:38 AM
Sunshinemom said…
Rolls are on my mind too, now!
October 27, 2008 at 9:16 AM
Sagari said…
love the combo of ingredients used,nice recipe
October 28, 2008 at 11:03 PM
Aparna Balasubramanian said…
Oregano sounds very good, Simran. I'm really glad the rolls turned out well. I know I making the se again with oregano rather than dill. :)
October 29, 2008 at 10:21 AM
best hotel management colleges in Kolkata said…
I came across your blog while looking for some Indian food recipes and liked a lot. How amazing! I will keep an eye out for all your recipes :)
April 9, 2015 at 12:47 PM
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