Paneer Pakoda

Pakoda is originally originated from the North India like Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, pakoda is specially taken as Snacks. Pakoda is also called as Bajji in south India.

Pakoda is made in many varieties like palak (spinach), Panner, Pyaz (Onion), aloo (Potato) and chicken.  Pakoda are usually served as snacks or appetizers in Britian as fast food snack basically this is available restaurants to take out as alternative to French fries or kebabs.

Paneer Pakoda

Ingredients

• 250 gms Paneer
• 8 tbsp Gram flour
• 2-1/2 tsp Red chilli powder
• 1-1/4 tsp Mango powder
• 1/4 tsp Cooking soda
• Water as requirement
• Salt to taste
• Oil to fry

Method

• Firstly cut the Paneer into thick square pieces.
• Sprinkle mango powder and red chilli powder on these pieces.
• Mix the gram flour, red chilli powder, soda and salt in a bowl.
• Add some water to the mixture to make it thick batter.
• Dip each piece of the Paneer in this batter.
• Heat the oil in a frying pan.
• Now put the pieces of Paneer in the heated oil.
• Fry them till they become golden brown.
• Paneer Pakoda are ready.
• Serve the Paneer Pakoda with green chutney.