Crispy & Spicy Paneer Starter Recipe

Step 1: To prepare Crispy & Spicy Paneer Starter Recipe, get ready with all the ingredients and start with making achar masala

Step 2: Pulse the spices in the mixer-grinder to get a coarse mix for the pickle

Step 3: Wash and pat dry the Paneer

Step 4: Cut the Paneer into 1/2" thick and 2" long cuboid

Step 5: 500 gram paneer will yield approximately 24 pieces

Step 6: Marinate paneer with a tablespoon of pickle mix, juice of half a lemon and salt only if required

Step 7: In the meantime, spread the black pepper urad dal papad on a kitchen towel and keep under open sun or fan for 45 minutes to an hour, or till the papads are dry

Step 8: Pulse papad in a Mixer-grinder and make a coarse powder

Step 9: Heat the oil for frying in Deep bottomed pan

Step 10: Make a thick paste of cornflour, a pinch of salt, and water

Step 11: Dip the marinated paneer in cornflour paste and roll it on the black pepper urad dal papad powder

Step 12: Put 5-6 pieces of prepared paneer for frying at a time

Step 13: Fry till golden brown

Step 14: Serve Crispy & Spicy Paneer Starter Recipe with roasted tomato sauce or Dhaniya Pudina Chutney and Masala Chai Recipe - Indian Spiced Tea as an appetizer during get-together or as a monsoon snack during tea time