By Make a paneer stuffing with crumbled paneer, onions, chilies, and spices. Sandwich the paneer between bread slices, dip in a seasoned besan batter, and deep-fry until golden. Serve hot with chutney or ketchup for a delicious snack.
Here’s Simple Recipe to make Paneer Bread Pakora:
Ingredients:
For the Stuffing:
- 200g paneer (cottage cheese), crumbled
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1-2 green chilies, finely chopped
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- ½ tsp garam masala
- ½ tsp cumin powder
- 1 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped
- Salt to taste
For the Batter:
- 1 cup besan (gram flour)
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- ½ tsp red chili powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda (optional, for extra fluffiness)
- Salt to taste
- Water as needed
Other Ingredients:
- 4-5 slices of bread (white or whole wheat)
- Oil for frying
Instructions:
- Prepare the Stuffing:
- In a bowl, mix the crumbled paneer with chopped onion, green chilies, red chili powder, garam masala, cumin powder, coriander leaves, and salt. Set aside.
- Prepare the Batter:
- In another bowl, combine besan, turmeric powder, red chili powder, salt, and baking soda. Add water gradually and whisk to make a thick, smooth batter without lumps. The batter should be slightly thicker than pancake batter.
- Assemble the Bread Pakoras:
- Take two slices of bread. Spread the paneer mixture evenly on one slice and cover it with the second slice to make a sandwich. Press lightly.
- Cut the sandwich diagonally to make two triangles. Repeat this with the remaining bread and stuffing.
- Frying:
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
- Dip each bread triangle into the besan batter, ensuring it’s fully coated on all sides.
- Carefully place the coated sandwich into the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy, turning occasionally. Fry 2-3 at a time depending on the size of your pan.
- Serve:
- Once done, remove the pakoras and drain them on a paper towel.
- Serve hot with green chutney or tomato ketchup.
