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paneer pepper masala recipe | paneer pepper dry | paneer pepper fry

easy paneer pepper masala recipe | paneer pepper dry | paneer pepper fry
Course starters
Cuisine indian street food
Keyword paneer pepper masala recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 3 Servings
Calories 549kcal
Author HEBBARS KITCHEN

Ingredients

for crispy paneer:

  • ¾ cup maida
  • ¾ cup corn flour
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • ½ tsp pepper powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • water for batter
  • 200 grams paneer chopped

for sauce:

  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp fennel
  • pinch hing
  • few curry leaves
  • 4 garlic crushed
  • 1 inch ginger chopped
  • ½ onion finely chopped
  • ½ capsicum finely chopped
  • ¼ tsp turmeric
  • ½ tsp cumin powder
  • ½ tsp coriander powder
  • ½ tsp garam masala
  • ½ tsp pepper powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp tomato sauce
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 2 tbsp coriander finely chopped

Instructions

  • firstly, in a bowl take ¾ cup maida, ¾ cup corn flour, ½ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp pepper powder and ½ tsp salt.
  • add water and prepare a smooth lump-free batter.
  • dip paneer cubes in batter and coat uniformly.
  • deep fry in hot oil, keeping the flame on medium.
  • fry until the paneer turns golden brown and crisp.
  • drain off the paneer and keep aside.
  • in a large wok, heat 2 tbsp oil. add 1 tsp cumin, ½ tsp fennel, pinch hing and few curry leaves. saute until the spices turn aromatic.
  • add 4 garlic, 1 inch ginger, ½ onion and saute until the onions turn translucent.
  • also, add ½ capsicum and saute slightly.
  • keeping the flame on low and add ¼ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp cumin powder, ½ tsp coriander powder, ½ tsp garam masala, ½ tsp pepper powder and ½ tsp salt.
  • saute until the spices turn aromatic.
  • further, add 2 tbsp tomato sauce and cook on high flame. add 2 tbsp water and adjust the consistency of the sauce.
  • add in fried paneer and mix well coating sauce uniformly.
  • finally, add 2 tbsp coriander, lemon and enjoy crispy paneer pepper fry.

Nutrition

Calories: 549kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 856mg | Potassium: 273mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1034IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 371mg | Iron: 3mg