Crispy Paneer Cigars with Spiced Phyllo and Herbs - Yummy Gusto

Ingredients

• 1 pack phyllo pastry sheets, thawed
• 2.5 cups paneer, shredded or crumbled
• 0.33 cup cilantro, finely chopped
• 4 green chilies
• 1 inch ginger
• 3 large cloves garlic
• 0.5 cup onion, finely diced
• 0.33 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 0.5 cup cheddar cheese or mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1.5 teaspoons chaat masala
• 0.5 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon garam masala
• 0.5 teaspoon red chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon amchur powder
• 1 tablespoon mint powder or 0.25 cup fresh mint, finely chopped
• Salt, to taste
• Cooking oil, for pan
• Water or melted butter, for sealing
• Cooking spray
• Extra chaat masala, to garnish