Paneer Pakoda
Crispy, golden, and irresistibly delicious, Paneer Pakoda is the ultimate Indian snack perfect for any occasion. Made with soft cubes of paneer (Indian cottage cheese) coated in a spiced gram flour batter infused with vibrant flavors of red chili, turmeric, garam masala, and carom seeds, these fritters fry up to perfection with a crispy exterior and tender interior. A touch of lemon juice in the batter adds a tangy zing, and the final sprinkle of chaat masala takes the flavor to the next level. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, this vegetarian delight pairs beautifully with a side of zesty green chutney, making it an ideal appetizer or tea-time treat. Whether you're hosting a party or just craving a savory bite, Paneer Pakoda is your go-to comfort food, bursting with authentic Indian flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams Paneer (Indian cottage cheese)
- 1 cup Gram flour (besan)
- 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Carom seeds (ajwain)
- 0.5 teaspoon Garam masala
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.75 cup Water
- 2 cups Oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Chaat masala
- 4 tablespoons Green chutney
Instructions
Cut the paneer into 1-inch cubes. Set aside.
In a mixing bowl, combine gram flour, red chili powder, turmeric powder, carom seeds, garam masala, and salt.
Gradually add water to the dry ingredients, stirring continuously to make a smooth, thick batter. Ensure no lumps remain.
Add lemon juice to the batter and mix well.
Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
Dip each paneer cube into the batter, ensuring it's well coated, and gently drop it into the hot oil.
Fry a few pakodas at a time, turning occasionally until they are golden brown and crisp, about 4-5 minutes.
Remove the pakoras with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Sprinkle chaat masala over the hot paneer pakoras for added flavor.
Serve the paneer pakoras hot with green chutney.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5173 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 511.6 g | 656% | |
| Saturated Fat | 65.7 g | 328% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 140 mg | 47% | |
| Sodium | 2832 mg | 123% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 87.4 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.8 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.3 g | ||
| Protein | 75.5 g | 151% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 662 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 10.9 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 1666 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
