Paneer Pakora Recipe

Today I am here with Paneer Pakora. It is a easy snack made using paneer. Paneer slices are dipped in spicy batter and are deep fried and served as snack / appetizer. My family loves paneer and I prepare paneer dishes often at home. It will mostly be paneer butter masala or paneer pulav or sometimes paneer bhurji. I wanted to try a snack with paneer for a really long time and finally got time only today. I made this Paneer Pakora and my family loved this. Crispy on the outside and soft paneer on the inside, who wouldn't love it? According to me it tastes best when served immediately after deep frying it. When it gets cold, the paneer in the inside makes the pakora slightly softer. You can serve this with ketchup or chutney of your choice.

Paneer Pakora Recipe

Paneer (Indian cottage cheese) slices are dipped in spicy batter and are deep fried and served as snacks / appetizer.

Recipe Developed, Cooked and clicked by : Divya Prakash
Published : February 17, 2016
Prep time : 10 mins  Cook time : 15 mins  Total time : 25 mins
Yield : 4 servings

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Ingredients :

• Paneer : 8 oz (about 225 gms)
• Besan / Gram flour : 1/2 Cup
• Rice Flour : 2 Tablespoons
• Baking Soda : A pinch
• Asafoetida : A pinch
• Turmeric Powder : 1/4 Teaspoon
• Coriander Powder : 1 Teaspoon
• Chilli Powder : 1/2 Teaspoon
• Garam Masala Powder : 1/2 Teaspoon
• Cumin Powder : 1/4 Teaspoon
• Amchoor Powder : 1/4 Teaspoon
• Carom Seeds/ Ajwain : 1/4 Teaspoon
• Salt : As per taste
• Water : As required
• Oil : To deep fry
• Chat masala powder : To sprinkle before serving.

Instructions :

1. Cut Paneer into slices as per the required size.
2. Mix Besan, rice flour, baking soda, asafoetida, turmeric powder, coriander powder, chilli powder, garam masala powder, cumin powder, amchoor powder, carom seeds and salt with required water and prepare batter without any lumps. The batter should be neither thick nor thin.
3. Heat oil. Then dip the paneer slices in the prepared batter and deep fry till it is golden. Remove from the oil and drain excess oil.
4. Repeat the process for rest of the paneer slices.
5. Sprinkle some chat masala and serve it warm.

Notes :

1. If paneer is stored in refrigerator, bring it to room temperature before deep frying it.
2. Adjust chilli powder as per personal heat tolerance level.
3. The batter should be neither too thick nor runny. It should be just the right consistency to coat the paneer slices on all sides evenly.
4. The temperature of the oil while deep frying is also very important. It should be in medium heat.