Amritsari Paneer

Amritsari Paneer

Amritsari Paneer

Veg Contains dairy

Paneer cubes marinated in a tangy batter of gram flour and spices, deep-fried to perfection, and served with chutney, a beloved snack from Amritsar.

Cuisines

Punjabi

Best for

Snacks Lunch

Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Total: 35 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

250 grams paneer
1 cup gram flour (besan)
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon carom seeds (ajwain)
1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, chopped
1 cup water
oil for deep frying

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut the paneer into cubes and set aside.
  2. 2 In a mixing bowl, combine gram flour, red chili powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, carom seeds, ginger-garlic paste, lemon juice, and salt.
  3. 3 Gradually add water to the mixture to form a smooth batter. The consistency should be thick enough to coat the paneer.
  4. 4 Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
  5. 5 Dip each paneer cube into the batter, ensuring it is well-coated.
  6. 6 Carefully place the coated paneer cubes into the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy.
  7. 7 Remove the fried paneer with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
  8. 8 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

For a tangier flavor, you can add a bit more lemon juice to the batter.