Easy Paneer Pakora Recipe | Masala Stuffed Crispy Paneer Pakoda

Recipe Snapshot

  • Prep time: 10 minutes
  • Cook time: 10 minutes
  • Total time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 Servings
  • Category: snacks
  • Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 200 grams paneer
  • 1 cup besan / gram flour
  • 2 tbsp rice flour
  • ¼ tsp turmeric
  • ½ tsp chilli powder
  • ¼ tsp ajwain / carom seeds (crushed)
  • 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
  • ½ tsp salt
  • pinch hing
  • 2 tbsp coriander (chopped)
  • water (for batter)
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • oil (for frying)

Method

  1. Firstly, in a large bowl take 1 cup besan, 2 tbsp rice flour, ¼ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp chilli powder, ¼ tsp ajwain, 1 tsp ginger garlic paste, ½ tsp salt, pinch hing and 2 tbsp coriander.
  2. Add water and whisk smooth.
  3. Prepare a smooth lump free thick batter.
  4. Now add ½ tsp baking powder and mix well.
  5. Take small pieces of paneer slices and dip them in batter.
  6. Deep fry in hot oil keeping the flame on medium.
  7. Stir occasionally, until the pakoda turns golden brown and crispy.
  8. Drain off and finally enjoy Paneer Pakoda Recipe with green chutney.

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.