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paneer 65 recipe
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Paneer 65 Recipe

paneer 65 recipe is a starter recipe made with paneer from south Indian cuisine. The vegetarian variant of ever popular chicken 65
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time25 mins
Course: Appetizer, Side diah, Snack
Cuisine: Indin, south indian
Servings: 3
Calories: 202kcal
Author: Harini

Ingredients

Ingredients for paneer marination

  • 200 grams paneer, cubed
  • 1.5 teaspoons red chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
  • Salt to taste

For batter

  • 1/4 cup gram flour besan, chickpea flour
  • 2 tablespoons rice flour OR corn flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon carom seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
  • Salt to taste
  • water

Other ingredients

  • 20 curry leaves
  • oil to fry paneer and curry leaves

Instructions

  • Cut paneer into bite size cubes.
  • Add minced ginger garlic, garam masala powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder and pinch of salt. Mix well and set aside.
  • Add gram flour, rice flour, carom seeds, salt and red chili powder for batter in a separate bowl. Gradually add water littler by little to make a thick yet flowing batter. The batter should be lump free.
  • Now heat oil for deep frying. The oil should be medium hot.
  • Dip each paneer cube in the prepared batter and slide in the hot oil.
  • Deep fry until golden brown. Drain and set aside
  • In the same oil fry 20 curry leaves.
  • Add the fried leaves to paneer cubes. Toss well.
  • Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Calories: 202kcal