Paneer Pakora! The first thing that comes to my mind when i think of Paneer is Paneer Pakoda or Paneer Bajji. Easy snack, great appetizers. This is a great snack on a rainy evening with Chai/Tea. Paneer Pakoda is a traditional snack. This is crunchy from outside and soft inside. Paneer is rich in Protein. Enjoy the goodness of paneer with this crunchy Paneer Pakoda. Here goes the Recipe… Now with Updated Pics...
Paneer Pakoda
Paneer Pakoda is a yummy crunchy snack
Servings: 15
Ingredients
- 100 grams Paneer (Cottage Cheese)
- ½ Cup Gram Flour
- ¼ Teaspoon Ajwain Seeds
- 1 Tablespoon Rice Flour
- Required Water
- 1 Teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
- Required Salt
- Required Oil For Deep Frying
Instructions
- Cut Paneer into Squares so that it is easy to dip in flour.
- Mix gram flour, Rice Flour, Chilli Powder, Ajwain Seeds, Salt and Mix together. Add water and make it to a thin paste Consistancy.
- Dip Paneer in the Batter mixture and fry in oil until golden brown.
- Place the fried pakoda on an absorbent paper until the extra oil is absorbed.
Notes
- Do not make the batter watery as it will not stick to paneer when we dip.
- While dipping paneer into batter make sure paneer is coated completely without any gap, If there is any gap it consumes more oil.
Step by Step Photos on how to make Paneer Pakoda
- Chop paneer into slices so that it is easy to dip. Mix gram flour, rice flour, Salt, Chilli powder and ajwain seeds and mix them with required water into a thin paste consistency.
- Get ready with the oil to deep fry the pakodas. Take a slice of paneer and dip it in batter and deep fry them.
- Deep fry on both sides. Gently remove them and place them in an absorbent paper for the excess oil to be absorbed.
- Crunchy tea time snack is now ready.
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I love paneer and this version of pakoda sounds absolutely yum. What a great snack to enjoy with a cup of hot coffee..
This must be one of those sinful dishes we can enjoy anytime..your bajjis have turned out so great!
A great snack for a rainy day.. Simply perfect..
How can I say no to this. I can't resist myself with just one. Love paneer pakoras.
I love paneer pakora and they looks totally sinful.
Seriously I've just had dinner and yet I'm salivating looking at the paneer pakoras. I love them. Beautiful tempting clicks.
Beautiful clicks and a perfect protein rich snack . I guess these are the most preferred pakodas among the rest of variety .
This is my daughter's favourite dish. She gobbles them all without leaving much for the rest of us. Yours looks fabulous!!
Yummy! Delicious pakoda. It's been ages since I had these. Looks delicious.
Cant say no to those crispy pakodas, feel like munching some and finishing that plate. Too tempting.
A great snack to enjoy with a hot cup of tea on a rainy day