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
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Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 35 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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250 grams | Paneer , cubed |
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1 cup | Gram Flour |
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1 teaspoon | Red chili powder |
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1 teaspoon | Coriander powder |
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1/2 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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1/2 teaspoon | Garam masala |
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1 teaspoon | Carom Seed |
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1 tablespoon | Ginger-garlic paste |
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2 tablespoons | Lemon juice |
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1 teaspoon | Salt |
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2 tablespoons | Cilantro , chopped |
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1 cup | Water |
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— | Oil , for deep frying |
Instructions
- 1 Cut the paneer into cubes and set aside.
- 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 Gradually add water to the mixture to form a smooth batter. The consistency should be thick enough to coat the paneer.
- 4 Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
- 5 Dip each paneer cube into the batter, ensuring it is well-coated.
- 6 Carefully place the coated paneer cubes into the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy.
- 7 Remove the fried paneer with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- 8 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.
Tips
For a tangier flavor, you can add a bit more lemon juice to the batter.