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, 0.50 tsp Black Pepper Powder, 2 Green Chilli, 1 tbsp Rice Flour, 1 tbsp Corn Flour, 2 tbsp Maida, 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 446 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; 1 tbsp Corn Flour; 2 tbsp Maida; 2 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 0.50 tsp Black Pepper Powder; 0.50 tsp Salt; 0.50 cup Water; 400 grams Paneer; For Deep Frying Sunflower Oil; 3 tbsp Sunflower Oil; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 2 Green Chilli, Slit; 2 tsp Coriander Powder; 0.50 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 0.50 tsp Garam Masala Powder; 0.50 tsp Black Pepper Powder; 0.50 tsp Salt; As Needed Water; 1 tbsp Lemon Juice; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped

Veg · Curries & Gravies, Dry sides

Curries & Gravies Dry sides Snacks & Starters Low carb

Total30 min

Prep10 min

Cook20 min

Serves4

Per serving446 cal

Spicehot

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

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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.

Ingredients

18 items

Cooking for4 servings

Rice Flour1 tbsp
Corn Flour1 tbsp
Maida2 tbsp
Ginger Garlic Paste2 tsp
Black Pepper Powder1 tsp
Salt1 tsp
Water0.50 cup
Paneer400 grams
Sunflower OilFor Deep Frying
Sunflower Oil3 tbsp
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Green Chilli, Slit2
Coriander Powder2 tsp
Red Chilli Powder0.50 tsp
Garam Masala Powder0.50 tsp
WaterAs Needed
Lemon Juice1 tbsp
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped2 tbsp

Contains: milk, wheat.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 4
Energy	446kcal	1784kcal
Protein	19g	76g
Carbohydrate	10g	40g
Fat	37g	148g
Fibre	1.2g	4.8g
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 FlourCorn FlourMaidaGinger Garlic PasteBlack Pepper PowderSaltWaterPaneer
2
Coat the paneer and fry until golden brown. Strain and set them aside.
Sunflower Oil
3
In a pan, heat some oil and add green chillies and curry leaves.
Sunflower OilCurry leavesGreen Chilli
4
Add the paneer followed by the red chilli powder, coriander powder, garam masala and black pepper powder.
Coriander PowderRed Chilli 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, 0.50 tsp Black Pepper Powder, 2 Green Chilli, 1 tbsp Rice Flour, 1 tbsp Corn Flour, 2 tbsp Maida, 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 446 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.