Amritsari Paneer Pakoda

A snack that we are all too familiar with and have always ordered off the menu at family dinners. This restaurant-style Amritsari paneer pakoda is soft on the inside and crispy on the outside. An easy starter that takes less than 30 mins to prepare.

INGREDIENTS

* 500 grams fresh paneer

* 1 1/2 tablespoons besan

* 2 teaspoons ginger-garlic paste

* salt to taste

* 1/2-1 teaspoon red chilli powder

* 1/2 teaspoon turmeric

* 1 tablespoon kasoori methi hand crushed

* 1-2 tablespoons water to make a paste

* 1/2 teaspoon hing

* 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder

* 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder

* Chaat masala & paprika to sprinkle on top

* Oil for frying

INSTRUCTIONS

* Mix all the ingredients to make the slurry. Add more water to adjust the consistency, as shown in the video.

* Cut the paneer into cubes and add it to the marinade and coat the cubes nicely.

* Keep aside for 20 minutes for the paneer to absorb all the spices.

* Heat oil in a pan.

* Once hot carefully drop the marinated paneer pieces in the oil and fry till these are golden brown.

* Fry the cubes in batches, making sure you do not overcrowd them (this brings down the oil temperature.

* Take it out on a kitchen towel to absorb any excess oil.

* Sprinkle chaat masala and paprika while still hot and serve.