Paneer Pakora With Mint Filling Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.In a bowl, mix together chickpea flour, rice flour, red chili powder, turmeric powder, salt, and water to make a smooth batter.
• STEP 2.Cut paneer into small cubes and stuff each cube with a mint leaf and a pinch of chaat masala.
• STEP 3.Dip the stuffed paneer cubes into the batter, ensuring they are well coated.
• STEP 4.Heat oil in a deep pan and deep-fry the paneer pakoras until they turn golden brown and crispy.
• STEP 5.Remove the pakoras from the oil and drain excess oil on a paper towel.
• STEP 6.Serve hot with mint chutney or ketchup.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure the batter is not too thick or too thin. It should have a smooth pouring consistency.
• You can adjust the spice level by adding more or less red chili powder.
• For a healthier version, you can also bake the pakoras in the oven instead of deep-frying them.
• To make the pakoras extra crispy, you can add a tablespoon of hot oil to the batter.

Storage and Serving

• Paneer pakoras are best served hot and fresh.
• If you have leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• To reheat the pakoras, you can either microwave them for a few seconds or heat them in a preheated oven until they are warm and crispy again.