Paneer 65

Marinated & deep fried Paneer bhajias

Ingredients

800 gms OR 2 LB Paneer

Oil for frying

For the marinade:

1 1/2 tbsp. Kashmiri degi mirch paste

1/2 tsp. coriander powder

1/2 tsp. garam masala powder

3/4 tsp. black pepper powder

1/8 cup lemon juice

Salt according to taste

For the batter:

3/4 cup gram flour

2 tsp. coriander powder

1/2 tsp. black pepper powder

2 tsp. Kashmiri deghi mirch paste

1/4 tsp. fennel seeds

1/4 tsp. aniseed powder

1/4 tsp. all spice powder

2 tsp. chopped ginger

1 tsp. finely chopped green chilies

A handful of chopped coriander leaves

Serve with

Serve hot with tomato ketchup OR mint chutney

Method

1.Cut paneer into cubes and keep it aside.
2.Mix all the marinade ingredients and marinate paneer in this paste for 1 hour.
3.Mix all ingredients for the batter. Add enough water so as to make a thick paste.
4.Heat oil in a kadhai. Dip the paneer cubes in the prepared batter and deep fry in hot oil golden crisp OR till done.