Paneer 65
- May 07, 2022
- 12
Ingredients:
- 375 g paneer, cubed
- 5 tbsps all-purpose flour
- 6 tbsp cornflour
- 2 tbsps rice flour
- 3 tsp grated ginger
- 3 tsp grated garlic
- 1/2 tsp garam masala powder
- 1 tsp red chilli powder
- 2 tsp coriander powder
- 1 drop of red food colouring (if desired)
- 10 tbsp water (enough to get the right consistency)
- oil (for deep-frying paneer and sautéing vegetables)
- 1 medium red onion, sliced
- 8 - 10 curry leaves
- 3 tbsp thick yogurt
- salt, to taste
- Cut paneer into 1-inch cubes.
- Mix all flours and spices along with food colouring (if using) in a medium-sized bowl.
- Add enough water (about 10 tbsp) to make a medium-thick paste.
- Mix paneer cubes in until well coated.
- Heat oil at medium temperature in a saucepan for deep-frying and add paneer to fry.
- Deep-fry several pieces at a time until brown and crispy, and transfer them to a clean napkin covered plate to drain excess oil.
- Heat a few tbsp of oil in a frying pan at medium temperature, and add sliced as well as curry leaves.
- Sauté until the onions are translucent.
- Then add the yogurt, a sprinkle of red chilli powder, and salt.
- Stir and cook for a minute.
- Add the fried paneer pieces, and cook for 2 - 3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and serve.
