Easy Paneer Cutlet Recipe | Paneer Tikki Recipe | Paneer Starter Recipe

Recipe Snapshot

  • Prep time: 15 minutes
  • Cook time: 15 minutes
  • Total time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 9 Servings
  • Category: snacks
  • Cuisine: north indian

Ingredients

  • 1½ cup paneer (grated)
  • 2 potato (boiled & grated)
  • 2 chilli (finely chopped)
  • 2 tbsp coriander (finely chopped)
  • 2 tbsp carrot (grated)
  • ½ onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 inch gigner (grated)
  • ½ tsp cumin powder
  • ½ tsp chilli powder
  • ½ tsp garam masala
  • ½ tsp black salt
  • ½ tsp dry mango powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp corn flour
  • oil (for frying)
  • breadcrumbs (for coating)

For slurry:

  • ½ cup corn flour
  • ½ cup maida
  • ½ tsp chilli powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • water (for batter)

Method

  1. Firstly, take 1½ cups grated paneer, 2 boiled & grated potatoes.
  2. Add 2 chilli, 2 tbsp coriander, 2 tbsp carrot, ½ onion, 1 inch ginger, ½ tsp cumin powder, ½ tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp garam masala, ½ tsp black salt, ½ tsp dry mango powder and ½ tsp salt.
  3. Mix well, ensuring all the spices are thoroughly combined.
  4. Add 2 tbsp corn flour and mix well, making sure the tikki holds its shape.
  5. To prepare the slurry, add ½ cup maida, ½ cup corn flour, ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp chilli powder, and water.
  6. Mix well, making sure the slurry is smooth and lump-free.
  7. Shape the cutlet, dip it into the slurry, and coat it with breadcrumbs.
  8. Deep fry the cutlet in hot oil, stirring occasionally.
  9. Fry until the cutlet turns golden brown and crispy.
  10. Drain off the cutlet to remove excess oil.
  11. Finally, enjoy the Crispy Paneer Cutlet Recipe with sauce.

Kiyaan Singh’s Kitchen Note

Keep this recipe as a working base: cook once as written, then adjust spice, texture, and serving style for your own table.