Kurkure Paneer Pakora | Crispy Fried Paneer with Veg Dip
Crispy on the outside and soft inside, Kurkure Paneer Pakora is a unique twist on the classic pakora where paneer cubes are coated in a spiced batter, rolled in crushed Kurkure (masala corn snacks), and deep-fried until golden. Served hot with a tangy vegetable dip or green chutney, it makes for a perfect party snack or tea-time treat with an extra crunch and flavorful bite.
Ingredients
Paneer Marination
- Paneer (पनीर) – 200gms
- Salt (नमक) – a pinch
- Turmeric (हल्दी) – ½ tsp
- Chilli powder (लाल मिर्च पाउडर) – 1 tsp
- Chaat masala (चाट मसाला) – 1 tsp
- Black salt (काला नमक) – ½ tsp
- Coriander, chopped (धनिया) – 1tbsp
- Kasoori Methi Powder (कसूरी मेथी) – ½ tsp
For Batter
- Besan (बेसन) – ½ cup
- Salt (नमक) – to taste
- Turmeric (हल्दी) – ¼ tsp
- Chilli powder (लाल मिर्च पाउडर) – 1 tsp
- Chaat Masala (चाट मसाला) – 2 tsp
- Green Chilli, Chopped (हरी मिर्च) – 1no
- Ajwain (अजवायन) – ½ tsp
- Ginger, Chopped (अदरक) – 1 tsp
- Garam Masala (गरम मसाला) – ¼ tsp
- Water (पानी) – 200ml
To Coat
- Cornflakes (कॉर्न फ्लेक्स) – 2cups
- Chaat masala (चाट मसाला) – a generous pinch
- Oil (तेल) – to deep fry
For Veg Dip
- Mayonnaise (मेयोनेज़) – ½ cup
- Onion (प्याज़), chopped – 2 tbsp
- Tomato (टमाटर), chopped – 2 tbsp
- Cucumber (खीरा), chopped – 1 tbsp
- Salt (नमक) – to taste
- Coriander धनिया), chopped – 1 tbsp
- Green Chilli, Chopped (हरी मिर्च) – 1no
- Chaat masala (चाट मसाला) – 1 tsp
Instructions
- Cut 1 inch broad strips of paneer and place these on a plate.to marinate the paneer, sprinkle salt, turmeric, black salt, red chilli and some chaat masala on the paneer. Add some freshly chopped coriander along with kasoori Methi powder. Rub the masala into the paneer with light hands.take gram flour in a bowl to make a batter. To the bowl add salt, turmeric along with some red chilli powder. Put ajwain, chopped green chillies, and ginger. At last, add garam masala powder and mix it well. Now add water while whisking the batter till you get a pouring but thick consistency. Whisk it well to remove any lumps.
- Pour the besan batter over the marinated paneer. Once the paneer is coated, take some unsweetened corn flakes on a plate and crush them a bit. Now put the paneer strip on the corn flakes plate and coat it well from all sides. Repeat the step to coat all the paneer strips, once done, keep them aside.
- Heat some oil for the paneer to be deep fried in. till the oil heats up, you can make the dip. For the dip, add mayonnaise to a bowl, add chopped vegetables like cucumbers, tomatoes, coriander, and some green chillies. Top the dip with chaat masala. The dip is now ready.Fry the paneer strips on medium heat till a golden-brown colour. Plate with the dip and top with some chaat masala.
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