How long does Paneer Nuggets take?

25 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Paneer Nuggets serve?

6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Paneer Nuggets vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Paneer Nuggets 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 Nuggets?

400 grams Paneer, ½ cup Cheese, 1 cup Maida, 2 cup Panko Breadcrumbs, 2 Potato, 1 Onion, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Paneer Nuggets?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Paneer Nuggets?

About 509 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Paneer Nuggets

Name: Paneer Nuggets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 400 grams Paneer, Grated; 1 Onion, Finely Chopped; 2 Green Chilli, Finely Chopped; 2 Potato; 1 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; ½ tsp Cumin Powder; ½ tsp Salt; ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder; ½ cup Cheese; 1 cup Maida; 1¼ cup Water; ½ tsp Salt; 2 cup Panko Breadcrumbs; For Deep Frying Oil; 2 Lemon Wedges

25 min
mild
Serves 6

Prep 15 min · Cook 10 min

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4 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 paneer bites · Veg · Snacks & Starters

Snacks & Starters

Paneer nuggets of grated paneer, potato, cheese and green chilli, coated in batter and panko and deep-fried. Quick and mild, serves 6, 25 minutes, with video.

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

14 items

6 people

Paneer, Grated400 grams
Onion, Finely Chopped1
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped2
Potato2
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Cumin Powder½ tsp
Salt1 tsp
Black Pepper Powder½ tsp
Cheese½ cup
Maida1 cup
Water1¼ cup
Panko Breadcrumbs2 cup
OilFor Deep Frying
Lemon Wedges2

Contains: milk, wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 6 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 6 people
Energy	509kcal	3054kcal
Protein	23g	136g
Carbohydrate	54g	325g
Fat	22g	132g
Fibre	3.6g	22g
Sugar	4.3g	26g

Cookd masalas for paneer

Method

1
Grate Paneer,Add the remaining ingredients and mix it till it is combined evenly.
PaneerOnionGreen ChilliPotatoKashmiri Red Chilli PowderCumin PowderSaltBlack Pepper PowderCheese
2
Divide the mixture and roll it into even sized balls.
3
Mix maida, water and salt and whisk it to a thick batter. Dip them in maida batter and coat it in panko crumbs.Shape them into a square, like nuggets.
MaidaWaterSaltPanko Breadcrumbs
4
Heat oil in a kadai, Deep fry the nuggets till they turn golden brown. Transfer it to a plate. Serve it hot with ketchup or any kind of dip on the side
OilLemon Wedges

Before you start

How long does Paneer Nuggets take?: 25 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Paneer Nuggets serve?: 6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Paneer Nuggets vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Paneer Nuggets 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 Nuggets?: 400 grams Paneer, ½ cup Cheese, 1 cup Maida, 2 cup Panko Breadcrumbs, 2 Potato, 1 Onion, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Paneer Nuggets?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Paneer Nuggets?: About 509 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.