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Crispy Threaded Paneer

Cultural Context

Crispy Threaded Paneer, often enjoyed as a snack or appetizer, hails from Indian cuisine, where paneer is a staple ingredient. This dish showcases the versatility of paneer, coated in a spiced batter and deep-fried to perfection. It's commonly served at festive occasions and gatherings, highlighting the communal aspect of Indian dining. Today, variations can be found globally, often adapted to local tastes and ingredients.

IndianINappetizer
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
250 gm paneer
75 gm Hakka noodles (half cooked)
2 tsp red chili powder
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp lime juice
1 tsp ginger garlic paste
1 tsp soy sauce
1 1/2 tbsp cornflour
1 tbsp tomato ketchup

gram flour

🥗Healthier: chickpea flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Chickpea flour is a healthier alternative with similar texture.

paneer

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Tofu is lower in calories and can mimic paneer's texture.

rice flour

🥗Healthier: oat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Oat flour can provide a gluten-free option.

fresh coriander

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Parsley offers a similar flavor profile.

1

Cut paneer into rectangles.

2

Add salt to taste in a mixing bowl.

3

Add 2 tsp red chili powder and 1 tsp black pepper to the bowl.

4

Add 1 tsp lime juice, 1 tsp ginger garlic paste, and 1 tsp soy sauce to the bowl.

5

Add 1 1/2 tbsp cornflour and 1 tbsp tomato ketchup to the mixture.

6

Mix all ingredients well to form a marinade for the paneer.

7

Add the paneer pieces to the marinade and coat them evenly.

8

Heat oil in a pan and fry the marinated paneer until golden brown.

9

Serve the crispy paneer with half-cooked Hakka noodles.

Cooking Techniques

batteringfrying

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlpan

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkwheat

Also Known As

Paneer PakoraPaneer Bhaji

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