Gluten-Free Paneer Pakoda
Crispy, golden-brown, and irresistibly delicious, these Gluten-Free Paneer Pakodas are the perfect fusion of indulgence and dietary mindfulness. Made with cubed paneer coated in a spiced chickpea and rice flour batter, this snack is entirely gluten-free without compromising on flavor. Infused with fragrant carom seeds, garam masala, and a touch of heat from red chili powder, each bite packs a punch of Indian-inspired taste. Deep-fried to perfection, these pakodas boast a crunchy exterior with a soft, creamy paneer center. Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe is ideal for everything from party appetizers to rainy-day comfort food. Pair these irresistible fritters with mint or tamarind chutney for a mouthwatering treat that’s sure to please!
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Ingredients
- 250 grams Paneer
- 1 cup Chickpea flour (Besan)
- 2 tablespoons Rice flour
- 0.25 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Red chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Garam masala
- 0.25 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Carom seeds (Ajwain)
- 0.75 cup Water
- 500 milliliters Oil
Directions
Step 1
Cut the paneer into 1-inch cubes and set aside.
Step 2
In a mixing bowl, combine chickpea flour, rice flour, baking soda, salt, red chili powder, garam masala, turmeric powder, and carom seeds.
Step 3
Gradually add water to the dry ingredients while stirring continuously, ensuring no lumps form, until a smooth batter is achieved. The batter should be thick enough to coat the paneer cubes.
Step 4
Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
Step 5
Dip each paneer cube into the batter, ensuring it is fully coated.
Step 6
Carefully drop the batter-coated paneer cubes into the hot oil, frying them in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
Step 7
Fry the paneer pakodas until they are golden brown and crispy on all sides, approximately 3 to 4 minutes per batch.
Step 8
Use a slotted spoon to remove the pakodas from the oil and drain them on paper towels to remove excess oil.
Step 9
Serve the gluten-free paneer pakodas hot, with chutney or sauce of your choice, such as mint chutney or tamarind sauce.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1043.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 5383.1 |
| Total Fat 528.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 63.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 172.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3459.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 99.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 15.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 19.4g | |
| Protein 75.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 6.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1512.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1453.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories