Paneer Pakora
80% authentic · Indian
A delightful variation where cubes of paneer (Indian cottage cheese) are coated in a spiced gram flour batter and deep-fried until golden and crisp. A popular snack or appetizer.
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Ingredients
- Paneer (Indian cottage cheese), cut into cubes200g
- Gram flour (Besan)1 cup
- Rice flour2 tbsp
- Ginger paste1/2 tsp
- Garlic paste1/2 tsp
- Coriander powder1 tsp
- Cumin powder1/2 tsp
- Garam masala1/4 tsp
- Turmeric powder1/4 tsp
- Red chili powder1/4 tsp
- Saltto taste
- Wateras needed
- Oil for deep fryingsufficient
Steps
- 1
In a bowl, prepare the batter by mixing gram flour, rice flour, ginger paste, garlic paste, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt.
- 2
Gradually add water while whisking to form a smooth, thick batter, similar to pancake batter consistency. It should be thick enough to coat the paneer cubes without dripping off easily.
- 3
Dip each paneer cube into the batter, ensuring it is fully coated.
- 4
Heat oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat.
- 5
Carefully slide the batter-coated paneer cubes into the hot oil.
- 6
Fry the paneer pakoras until they are golden brown and crisp on all sides. This typically takes about 4-5 minutes.
- 7
Remove the pakoras using a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- 8
Serve hot with mint chutney or tamarind chutney.
