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

Build a full meal around Amritsari Paneer

Get a matched combo of sides and accents

Recipe

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

Ingredients

Paneer 250 grams Paneer , cubed
Gram Flour 1 cup Gram Flour
red chili powder 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
coriander powder 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder
garam masala 1/2 teaspoon Garam masala
Carom Seed 1 teaspoon Carom Seed
ginger-garlic paste 1 tablespoon Ginger-garlic paste
lemon juice 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
salt 1 teaspoon Salt
Cilantro 2 tablespoons Cilantro , chopped
water 1 cup Water
oil 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.