Paneer Pakora With Mint Filling Recipe

Recipe By Slurrp

Paneer Pakora with Mint Filling is a delicious and crispy Indian snack. It is made by stuffing fresh mint leaves and spices into cubes of paneer (Indian cottage cheese), which are then coated in a chickpea flour batter and deep-fried until golden and crispy. The mint filling adds a refreshing and aromatic flavor to the pakoras, making them a perfect appetizer or tea-time snack. Serve these pakoras hot with mint chutney or ketchup for a delightful and flavorful treat.

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Ingredients for Paneer Pakora With Mint Filling Recipe

  • 100 gram Paneer, Cut Into Cubes
  • as per your need Fresh Mint Leaves
  • 1/2 cup Chickpea Flour
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Chili Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • As required Salt To Taste
  • as per your need Water As Needed
  • pinch Pinch Of Chaat Masala
  • as per your need Oil For Deep Frying

Directions: Paneer Pakora With Mint Filling Recipe

Cooking Directions

  • STEP 1.In a bowl, mix together chickpea flour, rice flour, red chili powder, turmeric powder, salt, and water to make a smooth batter.
  • STEP 2.Cut paneer into small cubes and stuff each cube with a mint leaf and a pinch of chaat masala.
  • STEP 3.Dip the stuffed paneer cubes into the batter, ensuring they are well coated.
  • STEP 4.Heat oil in a deep pan and deep-fry the paneer pakoras until they turn golden brown and crispy.
  • STEP 5.Remove the pakoras from the oil and drain excess oil on a paper towel.
  • STEP 6.Serve hot with mint chutney or ketchup.

Cooking Tips

  • Make sure the batter is not too thick or too thin. It should have a smooth pouring consistency.
  • You can adjust the spice level by adding more or less red chili powder.
  • For a healthier version, you can also bake the pakoras in the oven instead of deep-frying them.
  • To make the pakoras extra crispy, you can add a tablespoon of hot oil to the batter.

Storage and Serving

  • Paneer pakoras are best served hot and fresh.
  • If you have leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • To reheat the pakoras, you can either microwave them for a few seconds or heat them in a preheated oven until they are warm and crispy again.
Nutrition
value
555
calories per serving
18 g Fat27 g Protein70 g Carbs3 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    18g
  • Protein
    27g
  • Carbs
    70g
  • Fiber
    3g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    70g
  • Protein
    27g
  • Fiber
    3g

Fats

  • Fat
    18g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    512mg
  • Iron
    3mg
  • Vitamin A
    293mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    116mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    21mg
  • Vitamin E
    < 1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    63mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    428mg
  • Selenium
    24mcg
  • Zinc
    3mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Slurrp