What is Paneer Pakora?

Flavorful chunks of paneer dipped and coated with gram flour batter and deep-fried to make a paneer snack to be loved by one and all are paneer pakora. I have never liked the paneer pakora served at restaurants etc. They would be very bland. Therefore when I thought of making paneer pakora I tried to add some zing to it. And to do so the paneer cubes were marinated in spices etc. This made the paneer pakora totally delish.

Paneer dishes are the most popular in India. There are a number of starters as well as gravies prepared using paneer. Likewise, pakora can be said to be the most commonly prepared snack. When the most commonly prepared snack, pakora, is prepared with the most commonly used ingredient, paneer, it makes paneer pakora. Paneer pakora can be prepared for tea time or as party appetizers.

Let’s talk about the ingredients for Paneer Pakora Recipe

I always use homemade paneer for all my paneer recipes. In fact, whenever I have some surplus milk, I make paneer with it and thereafter make some paneer snacks or gravies. Paneer pakora is our favorite because it is a no-fuss and a quick snack and even loved by the kids. Following ingredients are required to make paneer pakora recipe:

Paneer: “How to make paneer” is not just a recipe, it calls for a number of tips and things to be kept in mind. And here you can find them all so that you make perfect paneer every time.

Spices and other flavors: Chaat masala, red chili powder, garam masala powder, and salt have been used to marinate the paneer cubes, along with little garlic paste.

Gram flour batter: Just as the dough for parathas is critical for perfect parathas, likewise perfect batter for pakoras is important to make perfect pakora. I plan to make a separate post for the perfect batter for pakodas. As of now following are the things which should be kept in mind:

• The gram flour batter for pakora should not be too thick or too thin.
• Water should be added gradually.
• Little rice flour should be added to make crispy pakora.
• No eno or baking soda should be used; instead, the batter should be mixed and beaten with hands for a good 5-7 minutes. It makes the batter very fluffy and gives amazing pakodas.

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How to serve Paneer Pakora?

Pierce in a toothpick and serve it as a party appetizer with the dip or chutney of your choice.