Onigiri Filled with Spiced Paneer

Ingredients

• 1 cup short-grain sushi rice
• 1.2 cup water
• 100 g paneer
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 2 small strips nori sheets(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse the rice until water runs clear, then combine with water in a saucepan; bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 12 minutes until water is absorbed; remove from heat and let sit 5 minutes.

2. 2

   While the rice rests, crumble the paneer into a bowl, add soy sauce, cumin, coriander, garlic powder, and salt; mix until evenly coated.

3. 3

   Heat oil in a non‑stick pan over medium heat, add the spiced paneer mixture and stir‑fry for 2‑3 minutes until lightly browned.

4. 4

   With wet hands, shape the cooked rice into three equal portions; place a spoonful of the paneer filling in the center, then mold the rice around it into a triangular onigiri shape.

5. 5

   Optional: wrap a thin strip of nori around each triangle for extra flavor and easy handling.