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Paneer Popcorn Recipe | Paneer Nuggets
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
 

Paneerpopcorn | Paneer Nuggets is a delicious vegetarian snack that combines thecreamy texture of paneer (Indian cottage cheese) with a crispy outer coating.

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: paneer nuggets, paneer popcorn recipe
Author: Uppada Lakshmi
Ingredients
  • Paneer – 200 gms.
  • Turmeric powder – ¾ tbsp.
  • Red chili powder - ½ tbsp.
  • Salt – 1 tbsp.
  • Ginger garlic paste – ½ tbsp.
  • Oil – to deep fry
  • Lemon – ½ piece
  • Corn flakes – 2 bowls
  • Mixed herbs – ¾ tbsp.
  • Chili flakes – ½ tbsp.
  • All-purpose flour – 2 tbsp.
  • Corn flour – 2 tbsp.
  • Black pepper powder – a pinch
  • Water – required to make binding paste.
Instructions
  1. Cut the paneer block into 1 inch pieces and set aside.
  2. Combine ½ tbsp turmeric powder, red chilli powder, salt, and ginger garlic paste, 1 tablespoon oil and a few drops of lemon extract in a plate.
  3. Add paneer cubes and coat thoroughly. Set aside for 10-15 minutes to allow the cubes to absorb the spices.
  4. Separate the corn flakes into two sections, one for gridding into soft powder and the other for manually crushing with your hands.
  5. Mix the ground powder with the manually crushed corn flakes and set aside.
  6. Combine ¼ tbsp. salt, ½ tbsp. mixed herbs, red chilli flakes, and all spices.
  7. Add maida, corn flour, a pinch of turmeric powder, salt, a pinch of black pepper powder and mixed herbs in a mixing bowl.
  8. Add little water to make a thick paste and place marinated paneer cubes in binder mixture before transferring to corn flakes.
  9. Coat the corn flakes well to achieve a crispy texture. Do the remaining cubes and set them away.
  10. Heat the oil in a pan until it reaches the desired temperature, then add the paneer cubes one by one and deep fry till golden brown on both sides.
  11. Remove from the oil and place in a serving bowl or on a tissue paper to absorb excess oil. Serve hot with tomato ketchup and Paneer popcorn recipe.

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