Paneer Pakoda
Crisp, golden, and irresistibly delicious, Paneer Pakoda is the perfect Indian snack to elevate your tea-time spread or add a mouthwatering appetizer to your menu. This quick and easy recipe features chunks of soft, creamy paneer (Indian cottage cheese) coated in a spiced gram flour (besan) batter infused with bold flavors from red chili powder, turmeric, carom seeds, and garam masala. Deep-fried to perfection, these pakoras are finished with a sprinkle of tangy chaat masala and a bright squeeze of lemon juice, making every bite a burst of flavor. Serve these crunchy delights hot with a side of zesty green chutney for a crowd-pleasing treat that’s ready in just 30 minutes. Perfect for monsoon evenings or festive gatherings, Paneer Pakoda is a beloved Indian comfort food that’s sure to win hearts.
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Ingredients
- 250 grams Paneer (Indian cottage cheese)
- 1 cup Gram flour (besan)
- 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Carom seeds (ajwain)
- 0.5 teaspoon Garam masala
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.75 cup Water
- 2 cups Oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Chaat masala
- 4 tablespoons Green chutney
Directions
Step 1
Cut the paneer into 1-inch cubes. Set aside.
Step 2
In a mixing bowl, combine gram flour, red chili powder, turmeric powder, carom seeds, garam masala, and salt.
Step 3
Gradually add water to the dry ingredients, stirring continuously to make a smooth, thick batter. Ensure no lumps remain.
Step 4
Add lemon juice to the batter and mix well.
Step 5
Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
Step 6
Dip each paneer cube into the batter, ensuring it's well coated, and gently drop it into the hot oil.
Step 7
Fry a few pakodas at a time, turning occasionally until they are golden brown and crisp, about 4-5 minutes.
Step 8
Remove the pakoras with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Step 9
Sprinkle chaat masala over the hot paneer pakoras for added flavor.
Step 10
Serve the paneer pakoras hot with green chutney.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1092.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 5172.7 |
| Total Fat 511.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 65.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 140mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2831.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 87.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 16.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 14.3g | |
| Protein 75.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 661.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1665.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories