Name: Paneer Pakora / Cottage cheese fritters recipe by Rashmi Krishna at BetterButter
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Paneer 250 grams; besan 1 cup; Red chilli powder 1 tbsp (optional); Ginger garlic paste 2 - 3 tbsp; Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp; Oil to deep fry + 1 tsp; Soda bicarbonate a pinch; Salt to taste

ABOUT Paneer Pakora / Cottage cheese fritters RECIPE

This is my go to snack in the evening when vegetarian guests are at home.

Ingredients Serving: 4

Paneer 250 grams
besan 1 cup
Red chilli powder 1 tbsp (optional)
Ginger garlic paste 2 - 3 tbsp
Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp
Oil to deep fry + 1 tsp
Soda bicarbonate a pinch
Salt to taste

Instructions

Make 1 inch long pieces of the paneer and keep aside. (See pic for ref.)
Mix red chilli powder and salt and grind to a smooth paste.
In a bowl mix gram flour with this paste, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, soda bicarbonate and salt.
Add water to make a thick batter. Whisk it well and it will change from yellow to light yellow.
Heat sufficient oil in a kadhai.
Meanwhile dip the paneer pieces in the batter and when the oil is sufficient hot, slide in the coated paneer.
Deep fry on medium heat till crisp and golden brown.
Strain and keep on paper napkin to drain excess oil.

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