Producer:  Priyanka Das Editor: Sujata Singh

Crispy Paneer Bhajiya Recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups sliced paneer    1 tsp lemon juice    2 tsp ginger    1/4 tsp turmeric powder    1/4 tsp chilli powder    Salt to taste

To be mixed into a batter (using 1/2 cup of water)

3/4 cup besan    2 tbsp rice flour    1/4 tsp turmeric powder    1/2 tsp chilli powder    1/4 tsp garam masala    1/2 tsp carom seeds    1/4 tsp cumin seeds powder    1/2 tsp garlic paste    Salt to taste    A pinch of baking soda    2 tbsp finely chopped coriander    Oil for frying

Combine the paneer, lemon juice, ginger, garlic, turmeric, chilli powder and salt in a deep bowl and toss gently. Keep aside for 30 minutes.

Heat the oil in a deep non-stick kadhai.

Dip each masala paneer slice in the prepared batter and drop them in hot oil, a few at a time.

Deep-fry on a medium flame till golden brown in colour from all the sides.

Drain on an absorbent paper.

Serve the delicious paneer pakoda immediately with green chutney and tomato ketchup.