Cheese on cheese? YES. Paneer cheese is tossed in a spicy vegetable mixture, served on a hero and topped with a cheese sauce! This Paneer Masala Cheesesteak-style roll is the perfect, spicy vegetarian option.
In a pan, pour in the olive oil and melt the butter on low to medium heat. Add in the diced onions, salt, and sugar. Stir the mixture together. Allow the onions to cook until they are browned and caramelized, about 15 minutes, stirring in intervals to prevent sticking and burning.
Make The Paneer Filling
In a large frying pan, heat 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil on medium heat. Add in the cumin and mustard seeds. Once they start dancing in the oil, add in the ginger garlic paste and serrano peppers. Fry them until they become aromatic.
Add the other half of the diced onions and cook until translucent. Once the onions are translucent, add the diced green pepper and cook until soft and tender and any water content has evaporated.
Sprinkle in the spices - the turmeric, red chili powder, coriander, cardamom, salt and garam masala. Thoroughly stir them into the vegetables. Toss in the diced tomatoes, and cook it until they're soft and break down into the mixture. Lastly, add the gochujang into the mixture.
Mix in the paneer and thoroughly stir together until the paneer is fully coated. Cook for another 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and top with freshly chopped cilantro.
Make the Cheese Sauce
Fill a pot with water and bring it to a boil. Place a heat safe bowl over the pot and add the cheese, milk, and butter. Continue to stir until the cheese fully melts and turns into a runny mixture for a cheese sauce.
Assemble
In a pan, melt butter and toast the heros/hot dog buns.
Divide the paneer filling into 8, and fill each hero. Layer it with the caramelized onions, and then with plenty of cheese sauce. Serve with crinkle fries.
Notes
To store -Keep the heros/buns separately at room temperature on the counter or in a bread box. You'll need three airtight containers, one large and two smaller containers. In the large container, store the paneer filling. In the two smaller containers, store the cheese sauce in one and the caramelized onions in the other.