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Published: February 27, 2018 | Updated November 15, 2020 | By Harini

Paneer Popcorn Recipe | Paneer Snacks

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Paneer popcorn recipe is one of the easy paneer snack recipes that you can make for toddlers and kids. These crunchy paneer pops are for all the vegetarian folks and it is an imitation of popular popcorn chicken. Do try out this for your evening snack and you will love it!

Paneer popcorn recipe- A brown plate with crispy and tasty paneer pops served with sauce.

 

Paneer popcorn recipe with step wise photos. In this vegetarian paneer snack recipe we are using gram flour instead of egg in the batter. Using gram flour instead of plain flour makes this snack healthier. For seasoning I have used a bit of red chili powder, garam masala powder and cumin powder.

I have made these paneer pops with Indian spices. You can however totally change the flavorings as per preference. Instead of red chili powder you can use pepper powder. Dried herbs and chili flakes can also be used to season paneer in this snack recipe.

Making paneer popcorn is very easy. You just need very few ingredients. For outer covering I have used gram flour. You can even use plain flour or rice flour too.

I have used wheat bread crumbs for coating the pops. You can even pulse roasted poha and use it for coating. Please see tips and variations for more ideas. This paneer popcorn stays crispy for a long time.

Serve paneer popcorn with green chutney or spicy red chutney. For toddlers and kids you can serve as such or sweet chutney.

Tips and variations:

  1. Use pepper powder, dried herbs and chili flakes instead of Indian spices.
  2. For outer covering you can use maida or corn flour
  3. Vegans can use tofu cubes instead of paneer
  4. Dry roast poha and pulse it for few seconds. This can be used instead of bread crumbs. You can also use roasted rava instead of bread crumbs.

If you are looking for similar paneer snack recipes do check paneer fry paneer cutlet, paneer kofta, paneer tikka, paneer pakoda recipes.

How to make paneer popcorn recipe

1. Add cubed paneer to a mixing bowl. Add chili powder, garam masala powder and cumin powder. Add a pinch of salt. Mix well and set aside for 10 minutes.

paneer marination for paneer popcorn recipe

2. Take gram flour, chili powder, salt in another mixing bowl. To that add water gradually and make a lump free batter. The batter should be thick enough for paneer cubed to hold it well. If the batter is too thick popcorns will turn hard after frying. If the batter is very thin it will not coat the paneer cubes properly.

3. Add the paneer cubes to the prepared batter and coat well.

making of paneer popcorn recipe

4. Roll each batter coated paneer cube over bread crumbs. Arrange on a plate and refrigerate for 20 minutes.

5. Heat oil for deep frying.Once the oil is hot fry the paneer cubes in medium flame. Fry until the paneer cubes turn golden and crispy.

6. Drain excess oil and serve paneer popcorn hot.

How to make paneer popcorn recipe

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Paneer popcorn recipe- A bown plate with crispy and tasty paneer pops served with sauce.

Paneer Popcorn Recipe

Paneer popcorn recipe- easy and tasty paneer snack recipe for toddlers and kids made with cubed paneer, gram flour and bread crumbs.
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Prep Time 45 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 1 hr
Course Snack
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 198 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

For paneer marination

  • 1.5 cups cubed paneer/ Indian cottage cheese 1 inch
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons garam masala powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons cumin powder
  • Salt
  • Water

For outer covering and crust

  • 3/4 cup gram flour
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt
  • 1 cup bread crumbs

Instructions
 

  • Add cubed paneer to a mixing bowl. Add chili powder, garam masala powder and cumin powder. Add a pinch of salt. Mix well and set aside for 10 minutes.
  • Take gram flour, chili powder, salt in another mixing bowl. To that add water gradually and make a lump free batter. The batter should be thick enough for paneer cubed to hold it well. If the batter is too thick popcorns will turn hard after frying. If the batter is very thin it will not coat the paneer cubes properly.
  • Add the paneer cubes to the prepared batter and coat well.
  • Roll each batter coated paneer cube over bread crumbs. Arrange on a plate and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  • Heat oil for deep frying.Once the oil is hot fry the paneer cubes in medium flame. Fry until the paneer cubes turn golden and crispy.
  • Drain excess oil and serve paneer popcorn hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 4servingsCalories: 198kcal
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I am Harini. The recipe developer, food photographer and chef behind cook click n devour. My aim behind this blog is to provide easy, tried and tested recipes that beginners can cook with confidence. I took keen interest in cooking and took courses on cooking, baking during teens purely out of passion. With a decade of cooking experience I am glad to share my recipes and culinary knowledge with you all here. Stay tuned and happy cooking!
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Comments

  1. Supriya says

    March 3, 2019 at 11:15 am

    5 stars
    This is such a wonderful recipe. I made this for family and they loved it. It was very easy too. I am going to make this with tofu again

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The chef, author and photograper of cook click n devour.Here I bring to you tried and tested vegetarian recipes with step by step photos and videos to make cooking a pleasure and fulfilling experience. Happy cooking!
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