Paneer Pakora
Paneer Pakora is a deep-fried snack made by coating paneer cubes in a spiced chickpea flour batter.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Qty. | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Paneer (cut into 1-inch cubes) | 500 | Grams |
| Chickpea Flour (sifted) | 200 | Grams |
| Water (for batter) | 150 | Milliliters |
| Red Chili Powder (for spice) | 1 | Tsp |
| Turmeric Powder (for color) | 0.5 | Tsp |
| Cumin Seeds (for flavor) | 1 | Tsp |
| Salt (to taste) | 1 | Tsp |
| Baking Soda (for crispiness) | 0.5 | Tsp |
| Oil (for deep frying) | 500 | Milliliters |
| Coriander Leaves (finely chopped for garnish) | 1 | Bunch |
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine chickpea flour, red chili powder, turmeric powder, cumin seeds, salt, and baking soda.
- Gradually add water to the dry ingredients, whisking continuously to form a smooth batter.
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
- Dip each paneer cube into the batter, ensuring it is fully coated.
- Carefully place the batter-coated paneer cubes into the hot oil and fry until golden brown.
- Remove the fried paneer pakoras with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.
Kitchen equipment
Deep Frying PanSlotted SpoonMixing BowlWhisk