Golden Paneer Fry is a delicious and crispy Indian appetizer or side dish made with paneer (Indian cottage cheese). It’s a quick and easy recipe that can be enjoyed by both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food lovers. Here’s a brief overview of the recipe, including cooking time, preparation time, ready time, and the list of ingredients:
Cooking time: 15-20 minutes
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Ready time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 250 grams paneer, cut into cubes
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
- Salt to taste
- Oil for frying
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- Fresh coriander leaves, for garnish
Instructions:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala powder, and salt. Add a little water at a time and whisk to make a smooth batter. The batter should be thick but pourable.
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan or kadai over medium-high heat.
- Dip each paneer cube into the batter, coating it well on all sides, and gently drop it into the hot oil.
- Fry the paneer cubes until they turn golden brown and crispy, flipping them occasionally for even cooking. This usually takes about 3-4 minutes.
- Once the paneer cubes are golden and crispy, remove them from the oil using a slotted spoon and place them on a kitchen towel to remove excess oil.
- Repeat the process with the remaining paneer cubes until all are fried.
- Garnish the golden paneer fry with fresh coriander leaves.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side for an extra tangy flavor.
- Enjoy the crispy and flavorful Golden Paneer Fry as an appetizer or as a side dish with your favorite Indian meal.
Note: You can adjust the spice level according to your taste preferences by adding more or less red chili powder. Additionally, you can also add other spices or herbs of your choice to enhance the flavor.
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