Paneer Pakora - A tasty starter recipe

Ingredients:
Paneer(Cottage Cheese) - 1/2 kg
Red chilly Powder - 1 1/2 tsp
Coriander powder - 1 tsp
Gram flour - 2 tbsp
Amchoor powder - 1/2 tsp
Garam masala - 1/2 tsp
Green chillies - 2 to 3
Salt to taste
Water - 3 to 4 tbsp or as required to make a smooth paste

Method: 
Chop paneer pieces to square or cube or triange or diamond shape. In a bowl add besan flour, 1 tsp salt, 1 1/2 tsp red chilli, 1/2 tsp garam masala, 1/2 tsp amchoor, 1 tsp coriander powder, green chilies and mix well and make a thick paste. 

Heat oil in a pan and when hot enough reduce the flame to medium, dip one piece of paneer in the besan flour mixture. Ensure that the entire paneer piece is dipped in besan flour mixture. Fry the paneer pieces till they turn golden brown. Turn sides constantly so both the sides cook well. 

A great starter recipe for parties and also an evening time snack.

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