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Paneer Pakoda is a traditional snack dish that is popular across India. It is made up of paneer slices, coated with gram flour (besan) batter and then deep-fried until golden and crispy. This spicy and crunchy dish is often served with green chutney or ketchup and makes for a perfect accompaniment with a cup of hot tea.
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Recipe
Ingredients
paneer
200 grams
gram flour (besan)
1 cup
turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon
red chilli powder
1 teaspoon
ajwain (carom seeds)
1/2 teaspoon
Salt to taste
Water as required
Oil for deep frying
Directions
Step 1:
Cut the paneer into thick slices.
Step 2:
In a bowl, mix together the besan, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, ajwain, and salt.
Step 3:
Gradually add water to the mixture and whisk until it forms a smooth batter.
Step 4:
Heat the oil in a deep pan.
Step 5:
Dip each piece of paneer into the batter until it's well coated.
Step 6:
Carefully drop the paneer pieces into the hot oil.
Step 7:
Deep-fry the paneer pieces until they're golden brown and crispy on all sides.
Step 8:
Use a slotted spoon to remove the pakodas from the oil.
Step 9:
Drain the pakodas on a paper towel to remove excess oil.
Step 10:
Serve hot with green chutney or tomato ketchup.
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