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Paneer ke Pakode recipe

Paneer ke pakode recipe

blessmyfoodbypayal
Crispy, golden, and irresistible, paneer ke pakode recipe are a delightful Indian snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course snacks
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

FOR MARINATION

  • 300 gram Paneer/Indian cottage cheese
  • 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1 tsp kasuri methi
  • 1/4 tsp salt

FOR COATING

  • 2 tbsp besan/gram flour
  • 1 tbsp rice flour

FOR BATTER

  • 3/4 cup besan/gram flour
  • 2 tbsp rice flour
  • Pinch of Asafoetida/hing
  • 1 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp chaat masala
  • 1/4 tsp carom seeds/ajwain
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1/2 cup water

FOR MAKING PAKODE

  • Marinated paneer
  • Coating
  • Besan batter
  • Oil for frying

Instructions
 

FOR MARINATION

  • Cut 300 gram paneer into pieces. Don't make small pieces.
  • Mix 1 tsp ginger garlic paste, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, 1 tsp kasuri methi and 1/4 tsp salt in a wide plate. We did it in a bowl but found difficulty in marination, so wide plate is a better option.
  • Toss paneer pieces into the marination so that marination gets coated to each piece properly. Keep the paneer in refrigerator till it is needed.

PREPRATION OF COATING

  • Take a wide plate and add mix 2 tbsp besan and 1 tbsp rice flour.
  • Give them a good mix and keep aside.

PREPRATION OF BATTER

  • Take a bowl and add 3/4 cup besan, 2 tbsp rice flour, pinch of hing, 1 tsp red chilli powder, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp chaat masala, 1/4 tsp carom seeds/ajwain, 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp coriander powder.
  • Give them a good mix.
  • Add 1/2 cup water and whisk well.
  • A thick paste is ready.

MAKING OF PANEER KE PAKODE

  • Take a slice of marinated paneer and first toss it in the coating from all the sides.
  • Now dip it in the besan batter and cost from all the sides. Instead of fingers, use the spoon to coat the paneer in besan batter.
  • Drop the coated paneer in hot oil for frying.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan while frying.
  • Fry from all the sides till paneer pakode turns golden brown.
  • Take the paneer pakode out of oil and fry rest of the pakodas.
  • Paneer ke pakode are ready. Serve hot with a dip of your choice with a cup of tea.
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