Spices and Recipes

Ingredients:

• 250 gms Paneer
• 1 cup Chickpea Flour (Besan)
• 2 tsp Oil
• 1 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Red chili powder
• 1-2 Chopped Green Chillies (Jalapeno)
• 1/2 cup Water

Method:

1. Mix first set of ingredients well.
2. Beat in a blender for 4-5 minutes to incorporate air (this will make the batter fluffier).
3. Let batter rest 1/2 hour in a warm place
4. Cut the paneer into thick cubes.
5. Sprinkle little salt, chili powder on the cubes
6. Deep fry in oil that is heated to 375°.
7. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately.
8. Serve the paneer pakora with coriander or mint chutney

Ingredients:

• 350 gms Paneer
• 2 tsp Salt
• 1 Egg
• 1/2 cup Corn Flour
• 1 tsp Ginger-Garlic Paste
• 2 cups Coarsely Chopped Onions
• 2 tbsp Sliced Green Chillies
• 1 tbsp Soya Sauce
• 2 tbsp Vinegar
• 1/4 tsp Ajinomoto
• Oil for frying
• Little Water

Method:

1. Cut the paner into cubes.
2. Mix together the cottage cheese, 1 tsp salt, egg, corn flour, garlic, ginger and water to just coat the paneer pieces with the mixture.
3. Heat oil in a pan and fry the paneer pieces caoted with mixture till golden in color.
4. Heat 2 tbsp of the oil in a wok and stir fry the onions in it over high heat for half a minute.
5. Add the green chillies, salt, soya sauce, vinegar, ajinomoto and the fried paneer cubes.
6. Mix well, and garnish the chilli paneer with finely cut spring onions and coriander.