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Paneer Gulnar

Paneer Gulnar

  • 35 min
  • mild
  • Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 25 min

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6 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Indian Starters, Indian Snacks · Veg · Snacks & Starters, Chutneys, Podis & Pickles

Paneer gulnar: paneer pockets filled with raw mango and mint chutney, dipped in ajwain besan batter and deep-fried. Mild, serves 4, 35 minutes, with video.

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

18 items

4 people
  • Paneer400 grams
  • Raw Mango1
  • Tomato2
  • Coriander Leaves½ cup
  • Mint Leaves½ cup
  • Green Chilli2
  • Salt2 tsp
  • Lemon1
  • Dried Pomegarante Seeds1 tsp
  • Cashew (half), Chopped¼ cup
  • Raisins¼ cup
  • Besan Flour1¼ cup
  • Kasuri Methi1 tsp
  • Ajwain½ tsp
  • Red Chilli Powder½ tbsp
  • Baking Powder¼ tsp
  • Water1 cup
  • OilFor Deep Frying

Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer 1 personAll 4 people
Energy538kcal2152kcal
Protein28g113g
Carbohydrate38g154g
Fat31g125g
Fibre6.3g25g
Sugar14g57g

Cookd masalas for paneer

Method

  1. 1

    Cut the paneer into thick squares and cut through the center from the side to make a pocket. Keep it aside.

    Paneer

  2. 2

    Blend raw mango with the other ingredients into a fine chutney.

    Raw MangoTomatoCoriander LeavesMint LeavesGreen ChilliSaltLemonDried Pomegarante Seeds

  3. 3

    Spread the Chutney into the paneer pockets. Keep the remaining chutney aside. And add a little stuffing into the paneer pocket.

    Cashew (half)Raisins

  4. 4

    Prepare a batter out of besan flour and the other ingredients.

    Besan FlourKasuri MethiAjwainRed Chilli PowderBaking PowderSaltWater

  5. 5

    Dip the paneer in the batter and deep fry them to a golden brown color.

    Oil

  6. 6

    Serve it hot with the chutney on the side.

Before you start

How long does Paneer Gulnar take?
35 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Paneer Gulnar serve?
4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Paneer Gulnar vegetarian?
Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Paneer Gulnar spicy?
It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Paneer Gulnar?
400 grams Paneer, ¼ cup Cashew (half), 1¼ cup Besan Flour, 1 Lemon, ½ cup Coriander Leaves, ½ cup Mint Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Paneer Gulnar?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Paneer Gulnar?
About 538 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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