This is the time when the monsoon is at its peak in most parts of the country. Rain not only gives a temporary respite from the scorching heat but also gives us a chance to eat something delicious! As soon as it starts pouring- the first thing that comes to our mind is everything smooth, crispy and fried. And one such favorite rainy day snack is pakora. crispy plate pakoras Together our cup of evening tea is like a match made in heaven. Don’t you agree? If you are craving for something delicious crispy pakoras, then Chef Kunal Kapoor’s crunchy paneer pakora recipe is just for you! A perfect evening snack to satisfy your monsoon craving – they are super crunchy, delicious and very divine. She also shared an easy veg dip recipe that would go well with pakoras. See recipe.
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About Kurkure Paneer Pakora Recipe: How to make Kurkure Paneer Pakora
material:
For Paneer Marination
- Paneer – 200 grams
- salt – pinch
- Turmeric – 1/2 tsp
- Chili powder – 1 tsp
- Chaat masala – 1 tsp
- Black salt – 1/2 tsp
- Green coriander, chopped – 1 tbsp
- Kasoori Fenugreek Powder – tsp
for the better
- Besan – 1/2 cup
- salt to taste
- Turmeric – 1/4 tsp
- Chili powder – 1 tsp
- Chaat masala – 2 tsp
- Green chili, chopped – 1 no.
- Ajwain – 1/2 tsp
- Ginger, chopped – 1 tsp
- Garam Masala – 1/4 tsp
- Water – 200 ml
layering
- Cornflakes – 2 cups
- Chaat masala – a generous pinch
- oil – for frying
For Veg Dip
- Mayonnaise – 1/2 cup
- Onion, chopped – 2 tbsp
- Tomato, chopped – 2 tbsp
- Cucumber, chopped – 1 tbsp
- salt to taste
- Green coriander, chopped – 1 tbsp
- Green chili, chopped – 1 no.
- Chaat masala – 1 tsp
method:
- Cut 1 inch wide pieces of paneer and keep them in a plate. To marinate the paneer, sprinkle salt, turmeric, black salt, red chili and a little chaat masala on the paneer.
- Add some fresh chopped coriander along with kasoori methi powder. Rub the spices lightly into the paneer.
- After this, take out the gram flour in a bowl and prepare the batter. Add salt, turmeric and some red chili powder. Add carom seeds, chopped green chillies and ginger. Lastly add garam masala powder and mix well.
- Now add water while whisking the batter, till the batter becomes thick but thick. Whisk it well to remove any lumps. Pour the gram flour batter over the marinated paneer. After the paneer is coated, take some corn flakes without sugar in a plate and crush them a little.
- Now place the paneer strip on the corn flakes plate and coat it well from all sides. Repeat the step to coat all the cheese strips, once done, set them aside.
- Heat some oil to deep fry the paneer. You can make dips till the oil is hot. For the dip, put mayonnaise in a bowl, add chopped vegetables like cucumber, tomato, coriander and some green chilies. Pour chaat masala over the dip.
- Fry the paneer strips on a medium flame till they turn golden-brown. Plate with dip and top with some chaat masala.
Check out the complete recipe to make Kurkure Paneer Pakora here:
Try this yummy crunchy paneer pakoras and let us know how you liked the taste!