How long does Paneer Pakoda take?

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

How many people does Paneer Pakoda serve?

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

Is Paneer Pakoda vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Paneer Pakoda 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 Pakoda?

400 grams Paneer, ½ cup Besan Flour, 1 tbsp Lemon Juice, 2 tbsp Rice Flour, ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder, ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Paneer Pakoda?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Paneer Pakoda?

About 369 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Paneer Pakoda

Name: Paneer Pakoda
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Punjabi
Ingredients: 400 grams Paneer, Strips; 1 tbsp Lemon Juice; ½ tsp Salt; ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder; ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder; 1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste; ½ cup Besan Flour; 2 tbsp Rice Flour; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 pinch Asafoetida; ½ tsp Ajwain; 1 pinch Baking Soda; ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder; ½ tsp Water; For Deep Frying Oil; ½ tsp Chaat Masala Powder

25 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 15 min

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5 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 Pakora · Veg · Snacks & Starters

Snacks & Starters Low carb High protein

Punjabi paneer pakoda: paneer strips in a besan, rice flour and ajwain batter, fried crisp with chaat masala. Mild, serves 4, 25 minutes, with video.

High protein

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

15 items

4 people

Paneer, Strips400 grams
Lemon Juice1 tbsp
Salt½ tsp
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Garam Masala Powder½ tsp
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tsp
Besan Flour½ cup
Rice Flour2 tbsp
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Asafoetida1 pinch
Ajwain½ tsp
Baking Soda1 pinch
Water½ tsp
OilFor Deep Frying
Chaat Masala Powder½ tsp

Contains: milk, wheat.

Nutrition

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

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	369kcal	1476kcal
Protein	21g	85g
Carbohydrate	13g	52g
Fat	26g	104g
Fibre	2g	8g
Sugar	2.8g	11g

Cookd masalas for paneer

Method

1
Marinate the paneer strips with lemon juice, salt, red chilli powder, garam masala, ginger garlic paste.
PaneerLemon JuiceSaltRed Chilli PowderGaram Masala PowderGinger Garlic Paste
2
To make the batter, combine the besan and rice flour, add the turmeric, asafoetida, ajwain, baking soda and red chilli powder.
Besan FlourRice FlourTurmeric PowderAsafoetidaAjwainBaking SodaRed Chilli Powder
3
Add water and salt whisk a smooth and lump-free batter.
Water
4
Dip the paneer in the batter and deep fry in medium hot oil until golden and crispy.
Oil
5
Sprinkle with chaat masala.
Chaat Masala Powder

Before you start

How long does Paneer Pakoda take?: 25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Paneer Pakoda serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Paneer Pakoda vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Paneer Pakoda 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 Pakoda?: 400 grams Paneer, ½ cup Besan Flour, 1 tbsp Lemon Juice, 2 tbsp Rice Flour, ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder, ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Paneer Pakoda?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Paneer Pakoda?: About 369 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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2 notes

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Harsh vaishSeptember 2024
why my panner isn't cooked from inside😅 from outside it's crispy but from inside there is air gaps plus my paneer isn't cooking at all and it I try to cook for more time my outer surface got burned 😅😅😅what I am doing wrong over here??..
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Iswarya SubramanianJuly 2023
enjoyed!!!