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Crispy Paneer Vada

A family recipe since July 2007

Light, crunchy paneer fritters with a spiced gram-flour batter—perfect as a party snack or a cozy teatime treat. These vadas are best served hot with a tangy chutney.

45 min total2 servings

Ingredients

  • Paneer - 200 g
  • Besan (gram flour) - 1/4 cup
  • Curd - 3 tbsp
  • Ginger-garlic paste - 1 tsp
  • Chili powder - 1 tsp
  • Corn flour - 1 tsp
  • Lemon juice - 1 tsp
  • Cumin powder - 1 tsp
  • Salt, to taste
  • Cooking oil
  • Chaat masala

Instructions

  1. 1Cut the paneer into cubes and pat them dry with paper towels so the batter sticks better.
  2. 2Whisk the besan, curd, ginger-garlic paste, chili powder, corn flour, lemon juice, cumin powder, and salt into a smooth, thick batter.
  3. 3Toss the paneer cubes in the batter so each piece is evenly coated, then set them aside to rest for 30 minutes.
  4. 4Heat enough cooking oil for deep frying in a deep pan until it is hot and shimmering, then fry the battered paneer in batches until they are golden brown and crisp, turning them gently so they cook evenly.
  5. 5Transfer the fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to drain, sprinkle chaat masala on top, and serve hot.
  6. 6Optional: serve with green chutney or ketchup for dipping.

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