Paneer Pakora is a popular Indian Snack made from paneer and spiced chickpea flour (besan) batter and then deep-fried until crispy and golden. This recipe is a perfect appetizer or tea-time snack, especially during monsoons. Paneer Pakora has a crispy outer coating and moist, soft paneer within.

Ingredients

Paneer cubes

1 cup Besan

1/2 teaspoon Carom seeds

a pinch of asafoetida

1 pinch turmeric powder

1 pinch red chili powder

1 pinch garam masala

Salt as required

Water as required

Oil for deep frying

Chaat Masala for sprinkling

Instructions

1. Cut paneer into cubes or square.
2. Take 1 cup besan in a mixing bowl and then add the following spices:
   • 1/2 teaspoon carom seeds
   • 1 pinch asafoetida (hing)
   • 1 pinch red chili powder
   • 1 to 2 pinches garam masala
   • 1 pinch red chili powder
   • salt as required
3. Mix everything well and pour 2/3 to 3/4 cup of water in parts.
4. Make a thick flowing smooth batter without any lumps in it.
5. Now dip the paneer cubes into the batter and coat them well.
6. In a kadai, heat oil for deep frying pakora. When the oil become medium hot gently add the batter coated paneer cubes in it.
7. Deep fry pakora on medium or medium-high heat.
8. When one side is light golden, then turn over paneer pakora and continue to fry the other side.
9. Flip paneer pakora a couple of times for even frying. When pakora looks crisp and golden from both sides then remove it.
10. Place the paneer pakora on paper towels so that extra oil is soaked.
11. Sprinkle chaat masala on paneer pakora as it brings a lot of flavor and taste.
12. Serve paneer pakora with coriander chutney, tomato ketchup or dip of your own choice.

Hope you enjoy it! Happy Cooking!