Snacks : Crispy Paneer Pakora
Paneer pakora recipe:with detailed photo . a simple snack recipe prepared with spiced paneer cubes, which are coated with gram flour. It has moist and spiced paneer inside and is coated with a crispy gram flour batter on the outside. It can be an ideal party starter or evening snack along with green chutney or tomato sauce.with step by step photo . Pakora dishes are usually made with chunks of vegetables or a combination of vegetables. however, in this recipe, moist paneer cubes have been used instead of vegetables, resulting in crispier pakoras. Deep fried crispy paneer pakoras not only make a perfect snack but can also be used as a patty between sandwiches and burgers. Pakora Recipes is a common snack dish prepared in almost every Indian household. almost all vegetables are probably used to prepare this delicacy recipe and are served as snacks, side dishes and even used in curries or sabzis. my personal favorite is always paneer pakora recipe which is a combination of crisp and moist taste. traditionally paneer pakora recipe was limited to homes in north india. This simple recipe is become quite popular among the urban youth. Also, there are variations in its coating specifically for these pakoras. After coating it with gram flour, it is rolled with crushed oats, boondi, breadcrumbs which gives it a more crispy texture.furthermore, some tips, recommendations and suggestions for paneer pakora recipe.
firstly, in this recipe, i have thickly coated the paneer cubes with masala powder before coating and frying.alternatively, you can sandwich 2 paneer cubes with green chutney, tomato sauce or spice powder followed by coating and frying.
secondly, these pakora recipes alternatively, you can sandwich 2 paneer cubes with green chutney, tomato sauce or spice powder followed by coating and frying. secondly, make sure to use soft and dry paneer cubes for these pakora recipes. otherwise it may burst during frying and may also lose its coating.
lastly, adding baking soda is completely optional and it does not add any flavor to it. However, this makes Puffy more attractive.
PREP TIME:10 MINUTES COOKING TIME:10 MINUTES TOTAL TIME:20 MINUTES: servings 3 Course: Snacks Cuisine:Indian Keyword: paneer pakora recipe
Ingredients for marination:
- 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
- ½ tsp Kashmiri red chili powder
- ¾ tsp chaat masala
- 1 tsp kasoori methi / dry fenugreek leaves
- ¼ tsp salt
- 9 cubes paneer / cottage cheese (cubed)
For gram flour batter:
- 3/4 cup Gram floor
- 2 tbsp rice flour
- ¼ tsp turmeric
- ¼ tsp Kashmiri red chili powder
- ¼ tsp hing
- ¼ tsp chaat masala
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup water
- Oil (for frying)
Instruction
firstly, in a large mixing bowl take 1 tsp ginger garlic paste, ½ tsp red chili powder, ¼ tsp chaat masala, 1 tsp kasoori methi and ¼ tsp salt. Mix well to make a paste. Now add cubes paneer and gently cover the paneer with the masala paste. Keep aside
Mix all the ingredients well. Add ½ cup water and make a smooth batter. Make a smooth batter without any lumps. Also, add a pinch of baking soda and mix gently. Don't mix too much.Dip the spiced paneer into the prepared gram flour batter and coat it completely.
- further, prepare gram flour batter by taking
- ¾ cup gram flour and 2 tbsp rice flour in a mixing bowl.also add ¼ tsp turmeric, ¼ tsp chilli powder, ¼ tsp hing, ¼ tsp chaat masala and ¼ tsp salt.
- Also, deep fry in hot oil. Stir occasionally and fry on both sides. further, fry them till they turn golden brown. finally, paneer pakora is ready to serve.