Paneer 65

Marinated & deep fried Paneer bhajias.

Ingredients: 800 gms OR 2 LB Paneer, Oil for frying, For the marinade: 1 1/2 tbsp. Kashmiri degi mirch paste, 1/2 p. coriander powder, 1/2 tsp. garam masala powder, 3/4 tsp. black pepper powder, 1/8 cup lemon juice, Salt according to taste, For the batter: 3/4 cup gram flour, 2 tsp. coriander powder, 1/2 tsp. black pepper powder, 2 tsp. Kashmiri deghi mirch paste, 1/4 tsp. fennel seeds, 1/4 tsp. aniseed powder, 1/4 tsp. all spice powder, 2 tsp. chopped ginger,1 tsp. finely chopped green chilies, A handful of chopped coriander leaves.

Preprations:

1.Cut paneer into cubes and keep it aside.

2.Mix all the marinade ingredients and marinate paneer in this paste for 1 hour.

3.Mix all ingredients for the batter. Add enough water so as to make a thick paste.

4.Heat oil in a kadhai. Dip the paneer cubes in the prepared batter and deep fry in hot oil golden crisp OR till done.

Serve hot with tomato ketchup OR mint chutney