Stuffed Paneer Pakora, Cottage Cheese Pakora
by Tarla Dalal
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stuffed paneer pakora recipe | cheese stuffed paneer pakoda | Indian chutney stuffed paneer pakora | cottage cheese pakora is a simple starter which has the creaminess of paneer with flavours of Indian green chutney. Learn how to make cheese stuffed paneer pakoda.
Paneer starters always top the chart in parties. Creamy paneer is often grated or crumbled and used to make tikkis and rolls. Here in cheese stuffed paneer pakoda, cheese slice and green chutney are sandwiched in between paneer slices, coated with besan batter and deep fried to perfection.
To make cottage cheese pakora, ensure that the paneer slices are thin and not very thick. To serve cottage cheese pakora as a cocktail snack, you can make cut the paneer and cheese slice into triangle shape too. For kids’ parties, you can accompany this Indian chutney stuffed paneer pakora with a glass of virgin mojito as a refreshing combo.
Tips to make cheese stuffed paneer pakoda. 1. Ensure that the paneer slice is bigger than the cheese slice. 2. Since the paneer is bland, we recommend that you make green chutney slightly spicy. 3. Instead of green chutney, you can also use Schezwan sauce.
Enjoy stuffed paneer pakora recipe | cheese stuffed paneer pakoda | Indian chutney stuffed paneer pakora | cottage cheese pakora | cottage cheese pakora | with step by step photos.
Stuffed Paneer Pakora, Cottage Cheese Pakora recipe - How to make Stuffed Paneer Pakora, Cottage Cheese Pakora
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Makes 8 pakoras
For Stuffed Paneer Pakora
2 cheese slices
16 thin sliced paneer (cottage cheese)
chaat masala for sprinkling
4 tsp green chutney
oil for deep-frying
To Be Mixed Into A Batter (using 1/2 Cup Of Water)
1 cup besan (bengal gram flour)
2 tbsp rice flour (chawal ka atta)
1 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
2 pinches of baking soda
salt to taste
2 tbsp hot oil
For stuffed paneer pakora
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- To make {span class="bold1"}stuffed paneer pakora{/span}, place the cheese slice one by one on a flat, dry surface and cut it into 4 equal pieces. You will get 8 cheese slice pieces in all. Keep aside.
- Place 1 paneer slice on a flat, dry surface and sprinkle little chaat masala evenly over it.
- Spread ½ tsp green chutney over it.
- Place a cheese slice piece over it and sandwich it using 1 more paneer slice.
- Repeat steps 2 to 4 to make 7 more stuffed paneer pieces.
- Heat the oil in a deep non-stick kadhai, dip the stuffed paneer pieces into the besan batter one by one and deep fry on a medium flame till they turn golden brown in colour from all the sides. Drain on absorbent paper.
- Serve the {span class="bold1"}stuffed paneer pakora{/span} immediately.
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what is stuffed paneer pakoda made of?
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Stuffed paneer pakora recipe | cheese stuffed paneer pakoda | Indian chutney stuffed paneer pakora | cottage cheese pakora | is made of cheap and easily available ingredients in India: For The Cheese Stuffed Paneer Pakoda: 2 cheese slices, 16 thin sliced paneer (cottage cheese) (approx. 1 3/4” x 1 3/4”), chaat masala for sprinkling, 4 tsp green chutney and oil for deep-frying. See the below image of list of ingredients for Stuffed paneer pakoda.
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To Be Mixed Into A Batter (using 1/2 Cup Of Water): 1 cup besan (bengal gram flour), 2 tbsp rice flour (chawal ka atta), 1 tsp chilli powder, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi), 1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing), 1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania), salt to taste and 2 tbsp hot oil. See the below image of list of ingredients for Stuffed paneer pakoda.
for the besan batter
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For the batter, add 1 cup besan (bengal gram flour) in a deep bowl.
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Add 2 tbsp rice flour (chawal ka atta). This adds the necessary crispness to the pakoda.
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Add 1 tsp chilli powder.
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Add ½ tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
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Add ¼ tsp asafoetida (hing).
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Add 1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania).
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Add 2 pinches of baking soda and salt to taste.
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Add 1 tbsp hot oil. This helps to make the pakora crispy.
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Add 1/2 cup of water.
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Mix well using a whisk till no lumps remain. The batter has to be very smooth. Keep aside.
for the cheese stuffed paneer pakoda
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To make stuffed paneer pakora recipe | cheese stuffed paneer pakoda | Indian chutney stuffed paneer pakora | cottage cheese pakora | Place a cheese slice on a flat, dry surface.
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Cut it into 4 equal pieces using a sharp knife. Repeat the same with one more slice. You will get 8 pieces in all. Keep aside.
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Place 1 thinly sliced paneer (cottage cheese) on a flat, dry surface.
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Sprinkle little chaat masala evenly over it.
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Spread ½ tsp of green chutney over it.
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Place a cheese slice piece over it. Ensure that the paneer slice is bigger than the cheese slice.
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Sandwich it using 1 more paneer slice. Repeat to make 7 more cheese stuffed paneer. Keep aside.
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Heat the oil in a deep non-stick kadhai.
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Dip each stuffed paneer piece in besan batter till it coats the paneer well from all sides.
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Add the batter coated stuffed paneer piece in hot oil.
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Deep fry till they turn golden brown in colour from all the sides.
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Drain on absorbent paper.
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Serve stuffed paneer pakora recipe | cheese stuffed paneer pakoda | Indian chutney stuffed paneer pakora | cottage cheese pakora | immediately.
tips to make cheese stuffed paneer pakoda
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Ensure that the paneer slice is bigger than the cheese slice.
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Since the paneer is bland, we recommend that you make green chutney slightly spicy.
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Instead of green chutney, you can also use Schezwan sauce.
| Energy | 275 cal |
| Protein | 10.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 13.7 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Fat | 19.8 g |
| Cholesterol | 5 mg |
| Vitamin A | 296.8 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin C | 2.2 mg |
| Folic Acid | 18.9 mcg |
| Calcium | 287.8 mg |
| Iron | 0.8 mg |
| Magnesium | 17.4 mg |
| Phosphorus | 208.7 mg |
| Sodium | 71.7 mg |
| Potassium | 95.8 mg |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg |