Snacks Recipes - Paneer Pakoras

Ingredients

• 3 large cloves garlic

• 2.5ml/1 in ginger root

• 1 green chili

• 15ml/1 tbsp chopped fresh coriander (cilantro)

• 5ml/1 tsp garam masala

• 5ml/1 tsp oregano seeds

• salt

• 2 quantities paneer, cut into 16 pieces

Batter

• 50g/2 oz gram flour, sifted

• 30ml/2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander (cilantro)

• 7.5ml/1 1/2 tbsp oil

• 2.5ml/1/2 tsp garam masala

• 1.5ml/1/4 tsp ground red chili

• 75ml/5 tbsp lukewarm water

• oil for deep-frying

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Method:

1. Blend the garlic, ginger, chili, coriander, garam masala, oregano seeds and salt to a smooth paste in a blender or food processor.

2. Rub the mixture over the paneer and leave for 30 minutes to marinate. Place the flour in a bowl and rub in the oil. Add the remaining batter ingredients then work in the water to make a smooth, runny batter.

3. Heat the oil in a deep frying pan (skillet) over a medium heat. Dip the marinated pakora in the batter then place it in the hot oil.

4. Fry about 8 pakora together, turning them over until golden brown. Serve hot with chutney as a starter or tea dish.