Paneer Pakora
Paneer Pakora is a delicious Indian snack made with paneer (cottage cheese), besan (gram flour), and a blend of aromatic spices. It is a great snack option for vegetarians and is perfect for a rainy day or when you're in the mood for something crispy and savory. However, people with a dairy allergy should avoid this dish.
Allergen Information: Contains Dairy Allergy
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Energy
54 kcal
Protein
3 g
Carbs
6 g
Fat
2 g
Fiber
1 g
Ingredients
Turmeric powder
1 tsp (2.5g)
Common salt
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Besan
0.5 small cup (50g)
Red chilli Power
0.25 tsp (1.25g)
Coriander Powder
1 tsp (2g)
Garam Masala
0.5 tsp (1.5g)
Plain Water
0.5 small cup (100g)
Olive Oil
1 tsp (5g)
Cumin Powder
1 tsp (2g)
Paneer Homemade (Toned milk)
0.5 cubed, cup (100g)
Instructions
Cooking Steps
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the gram flour, red chili powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala, and salt.
Slowly add the water to the dry ingredients and whisk until a smooth batter forms.
Dip each paneer cube into the batter and coat it evenly.
Place the coated paneer cubes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Spray the paneer cubes with cooking spray to help them crisp up.
Bake the paneer pakoras in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, until golden brown and crispy on the outside.
Remove the paneer pakoras from the oven and serve hot.
NotesNutritional values are approximate and may vary depending on the specific ingredients used.
Community Reviews & Results
Sachin Menon
"Decided to cook this yesterday evening, and Paneer Pakora has quickly become a household favorite. It requires minimal preparation time, which is ideal for a fast-paced routine. A must-try dish on your wellness journey."
Chirag Banerjee
"Prepped this during a busy workday, and this Paneer Pakora recipe exceeded all my expectations. Even my family couldn't tell this was a clean, diet-friendly dish! Will definitely keep this in my regular rotation."
Yashika Sinha
"Made this for lunch on Tuesday, and I am genuinely impressed by how tasty this Paneer Pakora was. The ingredient ratio is spot on, giving it a rich and authentic taste. Will definitely keep this in my regular rotation."
Dinesh Agarwal
"My dietitian recently added this to my plan, and I loved how light yet filling this Paneer Pakora turned out to be. It has just the right amount of seasoning to keep things light yet tasty. A must-try dish on your wellness journey."