Paneer 65 recipe पनीर 65 बनाने की विधि spicy Paneer starter recipe

For Paste

• In a mortar pestle, add green chili, ginger, garlic, few curry leaves and salt to taste.
• Make a coarse paste, keep it aside for further use.

For Batter

• In a bowl, add prepared paste, curd, refined flour, rice flour, cornstarch, red chili powder, a pinch of asafoetida, little water and make a thick smooth batter. Rest it for 4-5 minutes.
• Add paneer and mix it well, once the paneer gets coated well, keep it aside for further use.

For Coating

• In a bowl, add cornstarch, paneer and toss it well.
• Once the paneer gets coated well, transfer it into the prepared batter.

For Frying

• In a kadai, add oil, once it’s hot, add paneer gradually into the oil.
• Fry them until half cooked and remove it onto an absorbent paper.
• Once oil is smoky hot/ hot again properly, re-fry the paneer until it’s golden in color and is crispy in texture.
• Transfer it onto a plate or tray and keep it aside for further use.

For Tempering

• In a wok, add oil once it’s hot, add garlic, ginger, green chili, dry red chili, curry leaves and saute it for 10-12 seconds on high flame.
• Add red chili powder, prepared fried paneer and toss everything well.
• Add tender coriander stems, salt to taste, black pepper powder and toss them.
• Transfer it into a serving dish and garnish it with coriander sprig and lemon wedge.
• Serve hot.