Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (140g) crumbled paneer
  • 1/2 cup (60g) finely shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup (60g) finely shredded cabbage
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) neutral oil
  • 1 tsp (5g) cumin seeds
  • 1/2 tsp (2.5g) turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp (5g) garam masala
  • 1/2 tsp (2.5g) Kashmiri red chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp (1.5g) salt
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 8 sheets circular rice paper wrappers
  • 4 cups (950ml) warm water
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) tamarind paste
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) maple syrup
  • 1 tsp (5g) grated ginger
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) lemon juice
  • 1 tsp (5g) sriracha

Instructions:

  1. Heat oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds until they sizzle.
  2. Toss in the shredded carrots and cabbage, cooking for 3–4 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in the turmeric, garam masala, chili powder, and salt.
  4. Fold in the crumbled paneer, cooking for another 2 minutes until the paneer is coated and fragrant.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in fresh cilantro. Let the mixture cool for 5 minutes.
  6. Fill a wide bowl with warm water. Dip one rice paper sheet for 5–10 seconds until slightly firm.
  7. Lay the damp paper on a clean, flat surface. Place 2 tablespoons of filling in the lower center.
  8. Fold the bottom edge over the filling, tuck in the sides tightly, and roll upward.