PANEER KOLIWADA

PANEER KOLIWADA
Paneer dipped in batter mixed with spices and fried in oil to make a delightful starter
Preparation Time : 35-40 minutes
Cooking Time : 20-25 minutes
Servings : 4

INGREDIENTS
Cottage cheese (paneer) 300 grams

Gram flour (besan) 1/2 cup

Cumin powder 1/2 teaspoon

Kashmiri red chilli powder 2 teaspoons

Salt to taste

Ginger paste 1 tablespoon

Garlic paste 1 tablespoon

Yogurt 2 tablespoons

Lemon juice 2 tablespoons

Oil for deep-frying

Chaat masala 1/4 teaspoon

METHOD
Cut the paneer into three inches by half inch by half inch fingers. Prepare a thick batter with besan, cumin powder, red chilli powder, salt, ginger paste, garlic paste, yogurt and lemon juice with a little water if necessary. Marinate the paneer pieces in this batter for half an hour. Heat sufficient oil in a kadai and deep-fry the paneer pieces till crisp on the outside. Drain on absorbent paper. Serve hot sprinkled with chaat masala.

Recipe Tip :
To make Paneer Koliwada extra crisp, add a tablespoon of cornflour to the batter.