Fried Paneer Cheese Pakora
Learn how to make vegetarian Indian fried paneer cheese pakora with this simple and quick recipe.
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- Serves: 4 persons
Ingredients
- 1(250-gram) package Indian paneer cheese, sliced into 1/2-inch thick slices or cubes
- 1cup chickpea flour (or gram flour, or besan)
- 2teaspoons ghee, or high-heat cooking oil
- ½teaspoon garam masala , optional
- ½teaspoon salt
- ¼to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste
- ⅓to 1/2 cup water
- Oil, for frying
Instructions
Step 1
Gather the ingredients.Step 2
Whisk together the chickpea flour, oil or ghee, garam masala, salt, and cayenne pepper. Slowly incorporate water, adding just enough to form a thick batter.Step 3
Dip each paneer slice in batter, turning to coat well.Step 4
Fry in hot oil just until lightly golden brown.Step 5
Serve immediately, as these fried paneer slices are best when they're freshly made and hot.Step 6
Enjoy.