In Hindi language, fritters are known as a 'Pakora' or 'Pakoda'. There is a huge variety of Pakoras in Indian cuisine, even I have also shared different kind of pakora recipes in my Snacks Recipes Collection like Mix Veg Pakora Recipe, Palak Pakora Recipe, Onion Pakora Recipe, Aloo Pakora Recipe, Pakora Chaat Recipe, Palak Patta Chaat Recipe, Chana Dal Fritters, Moong Dal Fritters and many more snack recipes.
Paneer pakoda is a popular pakora variety that you will also find in many Indian restaurants and this kind of stuffed Paneer Pakora is even available in almost all Sweet Shops. I have shared a recipe of Paneer Pakora, which tastes like the pakoras we got from sweet shops- Halwai style. Its stuffing recipe is also simple, prepared with thick and spicy Green Chutney, Tamarind chutney and Chaat masala. Sprinkling chaat masala over the pakoras is totally optional, but it makes the Pakoras more flavourful. I always sprinkle chaat masala over all kind of Pakoras.
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Instructions for how to make Stuffed Paneer Pakora:
- Firstly, take 3 tbsp thick spicy Sandwich chutney in a small bowl and then add 1 tsp full tamarind chutney(thick) to it.
- Next, add 1 tbsp bread crumbs and 1/3 tsp chaat masala to it.
- Mix them all to make a paste like stuffing. Stuffing for Paneer Pakora is ready. Keep it aside.
- Take 1 cup besan/gram flour in a mixing bowl.
- Add 1/3 tsp or salt to taste, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1/3 tsp ground black pepper and 1/2 tsp carom seeds to it.
- Mix all the spices with the flour.
- Gradually add around 1/2 cup of water to it. Use a wired whisk or spoon to mix the batter.
- Make a thick flowing smooth batter without any lumps.
- Then cut the Paneer into square pieces as shown in the picture.
- Now, take one square paneer piece and spread the prepared chutney and place another piece of Paneer over it.
- Dip the prepared paneer chutney sandwich into prepared besan batter and coat it completely.
- Gently place in the medium-hot oil and deep fry it.
- Stir occasionally and fry on both sides.
- Fry the cottage cheese fritters till they turn golden brown.
- When paneer pakora looks crisp and golden remove it with a slotted spoon draining the excess oil and place them on paper towel for the extra oil to be soaked.
- Sprinkle some chaat masala over them and Paneer Pakoras are ready to serve. Enjoy with a dipping sauce like tomato ketchup or tamarind chutney or coriander mint chutney.
1. Firstly, take 3 tbsp thick spicy Sandwich chutney in a small bowl and then add 1 tsp full tamarind chutney(thick) to it.
2. Next, add 1 tbsp bread crumbs and 1/3 tsp chaat masala to it.
3. Mix them all to make a paste like stuffing. Stuffing for Paneer Pakora is ready. Keep it aside.
4. Take 1 cup besan/gram flour in a mixing bowl.
5. Add 1/3 tsp or salt to taste, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1/3 tsp ground black pepper and 1/2 tsp carom seeds to it.
6. Mix all the spices with the flour.
7. Gradually add around 1/2 cup of water to it. Use a wired whisk or spoon to mix the batter.
8. Make a thick flowing smooth batter without any lumps.
9. Then cut the Paneer into square pieces as shown in the picture.
10. Now, take one square paneer piece and spread the prepared chutney and place another piece of Paneer over it.
11. Dip the prepared paneer chutney sandwich into prepared besan batter and coat it completely.
12. Gently place in the medium-hot oil and deep fry it.
13. Stir occasionally and fry on both sides.
14. Fry the cottage cheese fritters till they turn golden brown.
15. When paneer pakora looks crisp and golden remove it with a slotted spoon draining the excess oil and place them on paper towel for the extra oil to be soaked.
16. Sprinkle some chaat masala over them and Paneer Pakoras are ready to serve. Enjoy with a dipping sauce like tomato ketchup or tamarind chutney or coriander mint chutney.
Tips:
- For crispy Pakoras, make the batter to a thick and flowing consistency. Do not make it thin or runny, as it will absorb more oil and will be soggy.
- Whisk the batter properly for puffy pakoras. Alternatively, you can add a pinch of baking soda.
- Cut the paneer into any shape of your choice like round, square, triangle or rectangle. I usually prefer to slice paneer in a square or rectangular shape.
- To make the process simpler, you just take the paneer cubes, coat them with the batter and fry them.
- Paneer Pakoras tastes great, when served hot with Tea or Coffee.
AuthorNidhi kakkarIngredients
Directions
1. Firstly, take 3 tbsp thick spicy Sandwich chutney in a small bowl and then add 1 tsp full tamarind chutney(thick) to it.
2. Next, add 1 tbsp bread crumbs and 1/3 tsp chaat masala to it.
3. Mix them all to make a paste like stuffing. Stuffing for Paneer Pakora is ready. Keep it aside.
4. Take 1 cup besan/gram flour in a mixing bowl.
5. Add 1/3 tsp or salt to taste, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1/3 tsp ground black pepper and 1/2 tsp carom seeds to it.
6. Mix all the spices with the flour.
7. Gradually add around 1/2 cup of water to it. Use a wired whisk or spoon to mix the batter.
8. Make a thick flowing smooth batter without any lumps.
9. Then cut the Paneer into square pieces as shown in the picture.
10. Now, take one square paneer piece and spread the prepared chutney and place another piece of Paneer over it.
11. Dip the prepared paneer chutney sandwich into prepared besan batter and coat it completely.
12. Gently place in the medium-hot oil and deep fry it.
13. Stir occasionally and fry on both sides.
14. Fry the cottage cheese fritters till they turn golden brown.
15. When paneer pakora looks crisp and golden remove it with a slotted spoon draining the excess oil and place them on paper towel for the extra oil to be soaked.
16. Sprinkle some chaat masala over them and Paneer Pakoras are ready to serve. Enjoy with a dipping sauce like tomato ketchup or tamarind chutney or coriander mint chutney.
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