Paneer Pakora Recipe
Cubes of paneer dipped in chickpea batter and deep-fried.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Spices
For Frying
Method
Preparation of Paneer
- 1
Cutting Paneer
Cut the paneer into small cubes of approximately 1-inch size. Set aside.
Batter Preparation
- 2
Mixing Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine chickpea flour, turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix well.
- 3
Adding Water
Gradually add water to the dry ingredients while stirring continuously to form a smooth batter. The batter should be thick enough to coat the paneer cubes.
Frying
- 4
Heating Oil
In a deep frying pan, heat the oil on medium-high heat until it reaches around 180°C (350°F) or until a small drop of batter sizzles when added to the oil.
- 5
Coating Paneer
Dip each paneer cube into the prepared batter, ensuring it is completely coated.
- 6
Deep-Frying
Carefully drop the coated paneer cubes into the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry until they are golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes.
- 7
Draining Excess Oil
Using a slotted spoon, remove the fried paneer pakoras from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
Serving
- 8
Final Touch
Serve the paneer pakoras hot with mint chutney or ketchup for dipping.