Crunchy Paneer Amritsari
by vinodsharma

Paneer amritsari exhibits an innovative way of cooking paneer in a delectable and spicy curry, prepared in true punjabi or amritsari style. The paneer amritsari is seasoned with coriander leaves and spiced up with garlic, ginger and chillies. Relish paneer amritsari with naan or paratha.

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Crunchy Paneer Amritsari recipe - How to make Crunchy Paneer Amritsari

500 gms paneer (cottage cheese)
1/2 cup onion rings
1 tsp grated ginger (adrak)
1 tsp crushed garlic (lehsun)
1/2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
1 tsp carom seeds (ajwain)
3/4 cup besan (bengal gram flour)
1 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/2 tsp tandoori masala
1/2 tsp garam masala

Method

Combine the flour, ginger, garlic, carom seeds and the masalas in a bowl, add 1/2 tbsp of oil and mix well.
Combine the onions with 2 tbsp if this mixture, mix well and keep aside for 30 minutes.
Add the paneer to the remaining mixture, mix well and keep aside to marinate for 30 minutes.
Heat the oil in a kadhai and deep fry the onions and paneer till they turn golden brown and crisp from all the sides.
Drain on an absorbent paper, insert tooth picks on each onions and paneer.
Serve hot.