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Crunchy Paneer Pakora Recipe

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 292kcal
Author Siddhi Panchal

Ingredients

  • 250 grams paneer
  • 1 spoon red chilli powder
  • 1 spoon chat masala

INGREDIENTS OR PAKORA BATTER

  • 1 cup Besan gram flour
  • 1/2 cup Rice flour
  • 2 tablespoon curd
  • 1/2 cup coriander finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup mint finely chopped
  • 1 spoon green chillies finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic paste fresh
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger paste fresh
  • 1 teaspoon jeera powder roasted
  • 1/2 tablespoon chaat masala
  • 1/2 tablespoon garam masala
  • 1 pinch Eno without flavour
  • 1 pinch hing
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • In a bowl add Besan (gram flour) and rice flour and mix well. Add water in small batches and make a thick batter.
  • After you get a good consistency add curd and stir it well for a minute. Add water if needed and make a smooth lump free flowing batter.
  • Add all the masalas- firstly a pinch of asafetida then garam masala, roasted cumin seed powder and chat masala.
  • Now add chopped green chilies, ginger- garlic paste and give it a nice mix. Add Eno and whisk it for one minute so that it mixes properly. Lastly, add chopped mint and coriander leaves.

Paneer Marination –

  • In a bowl add sliced Paneer (rectangle shape); add a tablespoon red chili powder, 1 tablespoon chat masala and mix it well or you can toss it gently to coat the slices well in the masalas.

Deep Frying –

  • Heat the oil in deep frying pan.
  • Simultaneously add 5-6 Paneer pieces in the batter and coat it nicely and evenly.
  • Once the oil is hot enough gently drop the batter coated Paneer piece into the medium hot oil.
  • Deep fry the Paneer pakoras till crisp and golden brown. Drain Paneer pakoras on a kitchen towel to remove excess oil.
  • Serve Paneer pakoras piping hot with coriander chutney or tomato ketchup.

Nutrition

Calories: 292kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 130mg | Potassium: 1624mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1998IU | Vitamin C: 170mg | Calcium: 403mg | Iron: 15mg