PANEER KE PAKODE: GUEST POST BY SHWETHA AMIT PAI

PANEER KE PAKODE: GUEST POST BY SHWETHA AMIT PAI

As you know, from time to time to get more variety into my blog, I request contributions by way of Guest Posts from my friends. Today's Guest Post is from Shwetha Amit Pai, a talented young lady whose blog is called, "Shwet's Sizzling Wok." I can tell you that this blog sizzles and will grow to be a huge success in the future. Thanks, Shwetha.

Paneer ke Pakode makes for an excellent tea time snack or a starter.

Ingredients:

• Paneer ( Cottage Cheese), 400 grams
• Red Chilli Powder, 1 and 1/2 tsp
• Salt, to taste
• Gram Flour (Besan), 1 and 1/2 cups
• Ginger-Garlic Paste, 1 tsp
• Carom Seeds (Ajwain), 2 tsp
• Soda Bicarbonate, a pinch
• Rice Flour, 2 tbsp
• Lemon Juice, 1 tbsp
• Oil, to deep fry

Method:

• Cut paneer into cubes.Mix half teaspoon red chlli powder and salt in a plate and coat the paneer with this mixture all over
• Mix gram flour with ginger-garlic paste, carom seeds, soda bicarbonate, rice flour, remaining red chilli powder, lemon juice and salt
• Add sufficient water and blend to make a thick and smooth batter. Set aside for 10-15 minutes.
• Heat sufficient oil in a kadhai. Dip the paneer cubes in the batter and deep fry till golden.
• Drain and place on an absorbent paper. Serve hot with tomato ketchup or chutney of your choice.