Spicy Paneer Fritters
by Tarla Dalal
01 Jan 1900
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Fresh, soft paneer is mashed with onions, garlic, chilli powder, tomato ketchup and cornflour and shaped into tiny cylinders these are coated with samosa strips and deep fried for a delicious snack.
Spicy Paneer Fritters recipe - How to make Spicy Paneer Fritters
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Makes 16 fritters
1 cup crumbled paneer (cottage cheese)
1 tsp chilli powder
2 large garlic (lehsun) cloves , grated
2 tsp tomato ketchup
1 tsp cornflour
salt to taste
For The Covering
5 tbsp plain flour (maida)
6 samosa pattis , finely chopped
Other Ingredients
oil for deep frying
For Serving
green chutney
Method
- Method
- Combine the paneer, chilli powder, garlic, tomato ketchup cornflour and salt and mix well.
- Divide the mixture into 16 equal portions.
- Shape each portion into a 37 mm. (1½") long cylindrical roll. Keep aside.
- Make a batter using the plain flour and water.
- Dip the prepared paneer rolls into the flour batter and then coat them in samosa patti pieces.
- Deep fry the paneer fritters in hot oil, a few pieces at a time, till they are golden brown in colour.
- Drain on absorbent paper.
- Serve hot with green chutney.
Nutrient values per fritter
| Energy | 96 cal |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 5.5 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Fat | 7.4 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 80.5 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | -0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | -0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.3 mg |
| Folic Acid | 0.7 mcg |
| Calcium | 46.7 mg |
| Iron | 0.1 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 6.7 mg |
| Potassium | 4.7 mg |
| Zinc | 0 mg |
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