BHARWAAN PANEER PAKORE

BHARWAAN  PANEER  PAKORE:
INGREDIENTS:           (serves 4)

250  g paneer
Some chaat masala to sprinkle

Filling
1/2  tsp carom seeds
1  small onion-grated
1"  ginger piece-grated and crushed to a paste
3-4  flakes garlic-crushed
1/2  tsp  chilli powder
1/2  tsp  garam masala
1/2  tsp  salt
1-1/2  tsp  ground coriander
1  tsp  dry mango powder or powdered pomegranate seeds
1  tsp oil

Batter
1  cup  besan ( gram flour)
1/3  cup water-approx.
2  pinches baking powder
3/4  tsp each red chilli powder and salt, or to taste
2  tbsp chopped coriander leaves

METHOD:

• Cut paneer into 1-1/2" squares, keeping them slightly thicker than 1/4 inch.
• Sprinkle some chaat masala on them.
• Slit the pieces of paneer, a little more than halfway but not till the end.
• To prepare the filling, mix grated onion, crushed ginger and garlic. Add all other ingredients.
• With the help of a knife insert some filling in the paneer pieces. press well.
• Prepare a thick batter with all the given ingredients. Beat well and keep aside for 10 minutes.
• Dip the stuffed pieces of paneer in the batter and deep fry in hot oil till golden.
• Serve hot sprinkled with chaat masala.