Spinach and Paneer Turnovers with Mango Basil Chutney

Name: Spinach and Paneer Turnovers with Mango Basil Chutney
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H45M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H35M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT1H20M0.000S
Yield: 18 turnovers
Cuisine: indian
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 2 cups all-purpose flour; A pinch of salt; 6 tablespoons grapeseed oil; 1 small onion, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon fenugreek seeds; 1 tablespoon garam masala; 1 pound spinach leaves, chopped; 1 cup homemade paneer or feta cheese; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 1 tablespoon minced ginger; 1 tablespoon cider vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/4 teaspoon Five-Spice Blend, recipe follows; 1 small red chili, minced; 1 mango, peeled and pit removed; Juice of 1/2 lime; A pinch salt; A pinch sugar; 2 teaspoons mixed peppercorns; 8 whole star anise; 1 teaspoon whole cloves; 1 teaspoon fennel seeds; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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Level: Intermediate
Total: 1 hr 20 min

Prep: 45 min
Cook: 35 min

Yield: 18 turnovers

Level: Intermediate
Total: 1 hr 20 min

Prep: 45 min
Cook: 35 min

Yield: 18 turnovers

Ingredients

Spinach and Paneer Turnovers:

1 teaspoon cumin seeds

2 cups all-purpose flour

A pinch of salt

6 tablespoons grapeseed oil

1 small onion, thinly sliced

1 tablespoon fenugreek seeds

1 tablespoon garam masala

1 pound spinach leaves, chopped

1 cup homemade paneer or feta cheese

Mango Basil Chutney:

3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

1 tablespoon minced ginger

1 tablespoon cider vinegar

1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom

1/4 teaspoon Five-Spice Blend, recipe follows

1 small red chili, minced

1 mango, peeled and pit removed

Juice of 1/2 lime

A pinch salt

A pinch sugar

Five-Spice Blend:

2 teaspoons mixed peppercorns

8 whole star anise

1 teaspoon whole cloves

1 teaspoon fennel seeds

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

For the turnovers: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Put the cumin seeds into a small skillet over medium heat and toast them until they are aromatic, about 30 seconds. Put into a bowl along with the flour and salt and stir to combine. Add 3 tablespoons oil and 1/4 cup water and begin kneading, adding a little more water if there is excess flour and it seems too dry. Continue to knead the dough until it is smooth and soft. Cover loosely with a towel and set aside.
Heat the remaining 3 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook until soft and golden, about 3 minutes. Add the fenugreek seeds and garam masala and continue to stir and cook for 2 minutes. Add the spinach and season with salt. Stir until the spinach has wilted, and then transfer into a large bowl. Let cool, and then crumble the paneer into it. Stir gently to combine.
Cut the dough into 6 pieces and roll each one out into a very thin circle, like a tortilla. Cut into 3 even strips and brush the edges with a bit of water. Place a tablespoon of filling in the center of each strip. Fold the dough over the filling and then seal tightly. Place the turnovers onto a lightly oiled or nonstick baking sheet and bake until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.
Meanwhile, for the chutney: Put the basil, ginger, vinegar, cardamom, Five-Spice Blend, chili, mango, lime juice, salt and sugar in a blender and pulse until smooth. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until serving.
Serve the turnovers with the mango and basil chutney.

Five-Spice Blend:

Yield: 1/4 cup.

Toast the peppercorns in a hot pan until they are aromatic, about 1 minute. Put into an electric spice grinder along with the star anise, cloves and fennel seeds and process into a powder. Add the cinnamon and process for a few seconds to combine. Store in an airtight jar.