Paneer Pakoda

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Snacking on Paneer aka Cheese cottage is very common in Indian families get together, party is big or small Paneer Pakoda will always glorify the menu.


 

Nutritional Value

Since it is a deep fried version of Paneer Pakoda, it contains loads of calories, and only suggested for occasional munching. Though, Paneer is full fat with protein in it but still not advisable to eat in large amount.

Around 270 calories in every 50 gms of homemade Paneer Pakoda.

 Ingredients

 For Marination

Paneer (Cottage Cheese) - 350 gms

Hung Curd- 3 tbsp

Five spices- 1 tbsp (mix of coriander, chili, turmeric, garam masala and cumin powder)

Salt

Batter

Gram Flour- 3 tbsp

Rice Flour- 3 tbsp

Coriander leaves- 1/2 cup chopped

Mint leaves- 1/2 cup chopped

Chili green- 2-3 chopped

Cumin powder- 1 tsp

Salt to taste

Oil- 1 cup to deep fry

Method

The paneer need to cut in desired shape and dip in marination of curd, five spices for at least two hour before cooking.


In a bowl take rest of the ingredient and make a thick batter by adding water gradually in it, the paneer should evenly coat in the batter before frying.


Heat the oil in a deep and heavy dish to a normal 180 C temperature and dip the pieces coated in the batter one by one.



Do not crowd the pan and in low flame fry them by continuously tossing and turning  and frying it golden brown from all sides.


Serve it warm with your favorite chutney on the side.

Enjoy!



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