Paneer is a well known to Indian Cuisine, if its crispy paneer pakoda then its a mouth watering for every party lover. crispy paneeer pakoda is a great starter.
A simple snack recipe prepared with spiced paneer cubes, coated with besan. it is one of the popular pakora variations with moist and spice coated paneer inside and crisp bread crumb coating outside.
it can be an ideal party starter or Home-made green chutney or ketchup makes the best accompaniment and it is immensely satisfying as it accentuates the taste of pakoda.On a rainy day, crunchy Paneer Pakora will come to your rescue.
Pakora recipes are typically made with either slice of vegetables or with a combination of vegetables. however, in this recipe, moist paneer cubes are used in the place of vegetables to prepare the crisp pakora. the deep fried crisp paneer pakoda’s not only make an ideal snack but can also be used as patties to stuff between sandwich and burgers.
Pakora recipes are very common snack recipes prepared in almost every Indian households. perhaps almost all vegetables are used to prepare this delicacy and served as snacks, side dish and even used in curries or sabzis. my personal favourite has always been the paneer pakora recipe and nothing can beat it’s crisp and moist taste combination.
Traditionally the paneer pakoda recipe was limited to households in north India. but after onboarding this simple recipe by the street food vendors, it has become significantly popular among urban youths. moreover, there are several variations to these pakoras, especially with its coating.
After coating it with besan flour, it can be rolled on top crushed oats, boondi, breadcrumbs to have more crisp and rough surfaces. How to make crispy paneer pakora with step by step photo and video recipe details below.
Paneer Pakoda
Course: Snacks, Veg-RecipeCuisine: IndianDifficulty: MediumHow to Make Paneer pakoda , its ingredients and making steps
Ingredients
Paneer-200gm
Ginger & garlic paste-1tsp
Black pepper powder-1tsp
Salt- as required
Turmeric Powder – 1 tbsp
Red chilli powder-1tsp
Garam masala powder-1tbsp
Chat masala powder-2tbsp
arrowroot-1/4cup
Maida-1/4cup
Cornflakes-1cup
Oil-500gm(for deep fry)
- For Garnishing
Ring Sliced Onion
Sliced Lemon
Sliced Green Chili
Tomato Sauch ( if Green chutney available then good)
Directions
- Cut the paneer into medium sized
- In a bowl, add maida, arrowroot, chat masala
- Add red chili powder, garam masala, and turmeric powder, salt
- Add black pepper powder & ginger garlic paste
- Mix the ingredients well so that each of mixed
- add water slowly to make a thick batter
- Now batter is ready
- add paneer cubes gently in the batter
- now coat the paneer cubes using corn flakes
- For deep frying paneer cubes we take cooking oil at medium flame
- add paneer cubes gently into the oil for deep fry
- Fry till it turns dark brown
- transfer the paneer pakoda on cooking tissue paper
- Paneer pakoda is ready to serve
- Serve with sauce and onion, green chili,lemon
Recipe Video
Notes
- Add water slowly, so that you can manage the thickness of the batter as you required.
Let’s Start
0- Ingredients list
1- Cut the paneer into medium-sized
2- In a bowl, add maida, arrowroot, chat masala
3- Add red chili powder, garam masala, and turmeric powder, salt
4- Add black pepper powder & ginger garlic paste
5- Mix the ingredients well so that each of mixed
6- Add water slowly to make a thick batter.
7- Now batter is ready
8- Add paneer cubes gently in the batter
9-now coat the paneer cubes using corn flakes
10- For deep frying paneer cubes we take cooking oil at medium flame
11- add paneer cubes gently into the oil for deep fry
12- Fry till it turns dark brown
13-transfer the paneer pakoda on cooking tissue paper
14-Paneer pakoda is ready to serve
15-Serve with sauce and onion, green chili, lemon
Paneer Pakoda or Crispy Paneer Pakoda is a good starter for every party or individual recipe. Enjoy with Green chutney ( Green Chutney is nothing but the chutney or coriander leaves, mint leaves, and other ingredients )
This recipe should be on your top list for your next kitty/tea party.
