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Crispy Paneer Pakora Recipe

Recipe By Slurrp

A tasty and savoury snack originating from the nothern part of the Indian sub continent and made with some paneer/ cotage hceese, filled with garlic chutney and batter fried this dish is a must at any Punjabi wedding. A dish that is so quick, easy and simple that can be prepare within minutes and is an absolute treat for your taste buds due to the flavourful spices it fonsists of is a must try.

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Ingredients for Crispy Paneer Pakora Recipe

  • As required Ingredients for pakoras
  • 400 gram Paneer
  • As required Ingredients for pakora batter
  • 1 cup Gram flour
  • 2 tablespoon Rice flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red chilli powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Asafoetida powder
  • 1/4 No.s E fruit salt tsp
  • NaN As required Salt
  • As required Ingredients for garlic chutney
  • 1/2 cup Garlic whole peeled cloves
  • 8-10 No.s Dry red chillies
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
  • 1 Juice of lemon
  • 1/4 cup Water for grinding

Directions: Crispy Paneer Pakora Recipe

  • STEP 1.To make pakora batter, in a mixing bowl add 1 cup gram flour (besan) ,2 tbsp rice flour, ¼ tsp turmeric (haldi) powder, ½ tsp red chilli powder, ¼ tsp asafoetida (hing) powder, ¼ tsp enos fruit salt for crispness and salt to taste. Mix together.
  • STEP 2.Then add water a little at a time and mix to make a thick coating batter. The batter should be free of lumps and should evenly coat the back of the spoon.
  • STEP 3.To make the garlic chutney, in a grinding jar add ½ cup whole peeled garlic cloves, 8 to10 dry red chillies,1 tsp cumin seeds, salt to taste , juice of 1 lemon and ¼ cup water. Blend to make a smooth chutney.
  • STEP 4.For the paneer pakora, slice the 400 gm slab of paneer lengthwise into two. Apple the garlic chutney on both slices. Put them together like a sandwich.
  • STEP 5.Cut the paneer into 2 inch pieces and dip into the pakora batter. Ensure that paneer is well coated.
  • STEP 6.While preparing the paneer and chutney, heat oil for deep frying in a kadai or deep pan.
  • STEP 7.Slide the coated paneer pakoras into the hot oil and deep fry on medium heat till browned and crisp. Remove from hot oil and place on kitchen paper towels to drain off excess oil.
Nutrition
value
1317
calories per serving
67 g Fat83 g Protein92 g Carbs29 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    67g
  • Protein
    83g
  • Carbs
    92g
  • Fiber
    29g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    92g
  • Protein
    83g
  • Fiber
    29g

Fats

  • Fat
    67g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    2391mg
  • Iron
    14mg
  • Vitamin A
    112mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    2mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    409mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    28mg
  • Vitamin E
    < 1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    408mg
  • Manganese
    48mg
  • Phosphorus
    1457mg
  • Selenium
    99mcg
  • Zinc
    13mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Slurrp