How long does Paneer Pepper Fry take?

30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Paneer Pepper Fry serve?

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

Is Paneer Pepper Fry vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Paneer Pepper Fry spicy?

It is hot: 3 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 Pepper Fry?

400 grams Paneer, ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder, 2 Green Chilli, 1 tbsp Rice Flour, 2 tbsp Maida, 1 tbsp Corn Flour, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Paneer Pepper Fry?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Paneer Pepper Fry?

About 445 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Paneer Pepper Fry

Name: Paneer Pepper Fry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Rice Flour; 2 tbsp Maida; 1 tbsp Corn Flour; 2 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste; ½ tsp Salt; ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder; ½ cup Water; 400 grams Paneer; For Deep Frying Oil; 3 tbsp Oil; 2 Green Chilli, Slit; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder; 2 tsp Coriander Powder; ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder; ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder; ½ tsp Salt; As Needed Water; 1 tbsp Lemon Juice; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped

30 min
hot
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 20 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 pepper paneer · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Dry sides

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Tamil Nadu paneer pepper fry: paneer in a peppery rice flour batter, deep-fried and tossed with curry leaves. Spicy, serves 4, 30 minutes, step-by-step video.

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

18 items

4 people

Rice Flour1 tbsp
Maida2 tbsp
Corn Flour1 tbsp
Ginger Garlic Paste2 tsp
Salt1 tsp
Black Pepper Powder1 tsp
Water½ cup
Paneer400 grams
OilFor Deep Frying
Oil3 tbsp
Green Chilli, Slit2
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Red Chilli Powder½ tsp
Coriander Powder2 tsp
Garam Masala Powder½ tsp
WaterAs Needed
Lemon Juice1 tbsp
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped2 tbsp

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	445kcal	1780kcal
Protein	19g	76g
Carbohydrate	10g	40g
Fat	37g	148g
Fibre	1.1g	4.4g
Sugar	1.5g	6g

Cookd masalas for paneer

Method

1
In a bowl, combine the rice flour, maida, cornflour, salt, black pepper powder with ¼ cup of water to make a thick paste.
Rice FlourMaidaCorn FlourGinger Garlic PasteSaltBlack Pepper PowderWaterPaneer
2
Coat the paneer and fry until golden brown. Strain and set them aside.
Oil
3
In a pan, heat some oil and add green chillies and curry leaves.
OilGreen ChilliCurry leaves
4
Add the paneer followed by the red chilli powder, coriander powder, garam masala and black pepper powder.
Red Chilli PowderCoriander PowderGaram Masala PowderBlack Pepper PowderSaltWater
5
Toss well to coat, sprinkle some water, if needed. Finish with lemon juice and coriander leaves.
Lemon JuiceCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Paneer Pepper Fry take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Paneer Pepper Fry serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Paneer Pepper Fry vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Paneer Pepper Fry spicy?: It is hot: 3 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 Pepper Fry?: 400 grams Paneer, ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder, 2 Green Chilli, 1 tbsp Rice Flour, 2 tbsp Maida, 1 tbsp Corn Flour, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Paneer Pepper Fry?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Paneer Pepper Fry?: About 445 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.