Bharwan Paneer Chilli Pakoda ( Paneer Snacks )
by Tarla Dalal
11 Jan 2009
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Easily mistaken for a deformed capsicum, the bhavnagri chilli is usually stuffed with paneer, cheese, potato or even mixed vegetables and then deep-fried. Start off your meal with this crunchy starter.
Bharwan Paneer Chilli Pakoda ( Paneer Snacks ) recipe - How to make Bharwan Paneer Chilli Pakoda ( Paneer Snacks )
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Makes 12 pakodas
12 medium sized bhavnagari chillies, slit vertically and deseeded.
For The Stuffing
1 cup grated paneer
1 1/2 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
1 tsp dried mango powder (amchur)
A pinch turmeric powder
1 1/2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
salt to taste
For The Batter
1/2 cup besan (Bengal gram flour)
1/2 cup rice flour (chawal ka atta)
of turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp carom seeds (ajwain)
1 tsp hot oil
salt to taste
Other Ingredients
oil for deep-frying
For Serving
sweet and sour dip
Method
For the stuffing
For the batter
How to proceed
For the stuffing
- For the stuffing
- Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
- Divide the stuffing into 12 equal portions and keep aside.
For the batter
- For the batter
- Combine all the ingredients in a bowl, add enough water to make a thick batter. Keep aside.
How to proceed
- How to proceed
- Stuff each chilli with a portion of the stuffing.
- Dip the stuffed chillies batter and deep-fry in hot oil till they turn golden brown in colour from all sides.
- Drain on absorbent paper and serve hot with sweet and sour dip.
Nutrient values per pakoda
| Energy | 132 cal |
| Protein | 3.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 9.6 g |
| Fiber | 1.2 g |
| Fat | 8.8 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 127 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | -0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | -0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.9 mg |
| Folic Acid | 10.3 mcg |
| Calcium | 65.8 mg |
| Iron | 0.4 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 5.2 mg |
| Potassium | 54.4 mg |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg |
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