Crunchy Paneer Pakora

Chickpea Batter Fried Cottage Cheese

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The paneer pakoras are gram or chickpea flour (besan) batter coated spicy paneer cubes. Paneer Pakora is a very common recipe for rainy season. 

Follow step by step instructions below and make a perfect Tea Time snack your family will love….

Pairing Ideas:
Onion and Scallion Chickpea Flour Fritters Cilantro Tomato Chutney

Crunchy Paneer Pakora
Total Time: Prep Time: Cook Time:
Cuisine:    Indian Category: Difficulty: Easy
Serves: 2
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Ingredients

  • 1/4 lbs Paneer
  • 1 Capsicum (Bell Pepper)
  • 6 tbsp Chickpea Flour ( Besan)
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp Thyme
  • Canola Oil (for frying)
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Lemon (Juice)
  • 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Powder
  • 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste

Directions

  • 1. Slice paneer and capsicum to 2 inch size.
  • 2. Take ginger, garlic, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tsp lemon juice and 1/4 tsp Red chili Powder in a bowl and mix well. Add Paneer and Capsicum in the mixture and set aside for 10-20 minutes.
  • 3. Take ChickPeas flour in a bowl, remaining salt, red chili powder, ginger garlic paste, turmeric, cumin seeds and thyme. Now, add water to combine all ingeredients to make thin batter (which coats the finger)
  • 4. Heat oil in deep pan for frying. Dip Paneer and Capsium in batter one at a time and fry till crisp golden.
  • 5. Enjoy with tomato sauce or green mint chutney.

Savita's Recipe Notes:

You can also fry onion rings, bell pepper slices in same batter for an excellent tea time platter which will vanish in minutes from serving tray.
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4 Responses

Hello, I tried this paneer pakoras recipe and it tastes just awesome. I also recommend everyone to try this at least one time you will love this. Thanks for sharing such amazing paneer pakoras recipe.

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