Crunchy Paneer Pakora Recipe
- 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
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.
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.
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