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Paneer Fry: Amazing Crispy Appetizer Secret

Paneer Fry
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A Hyderabadi-style Paneer 65 Fry recipe that is crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and coated in a flavorful yogurt tempering. This vegetarian appetizer brings restaurant-quality taste to your home kitchen, perfect for parties or a special treat.

Ingredients

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  • 250 g paneer, cubed
  • 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
  • ¾ tsp red chili powder
  • ½ tsp Kashmiri chili powder
  • ⅛ tsp turmeric powder
  • ¼ tsp garam masala
  • ¼ tsp cumin powder
  • Salt, to taste
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp corn flour
  • 1 tbsp rice flour
  • 1 tbsp maida (all-purpose flour)
  • 1.5 – 2 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp oil (for tempering)
  • ½ tsp cumin seeds
  • 10 – 12 curry leaves
  • 2 green chilies, slit
  • 2 tbsp whisked yogurt
  • ½ tsp red chili powder (for tempering)
  • Salt, to taste (for tempering)
  • Fresh coriander leaves, for garnish
  • Oil, for deep frying

Instructions

  1. Marinate the paneer: In a bowl, mix paneer cubes with ginger garlic paste, chili powders, turmeric, garam masala, cumin, salt, and lemon juice.
  2. Add corn flour, rice flour, and maida. Sprinkle water gradually until paneer is well coated.
  3. Rest the marinated paneer for 20–30 minutes.
  4. Deep fry: Heat oil in a kadai on medium flame.
  5. Fry marinated paneer in small batches until golden and crisp. Drain on paper towels.
  6. Prepare tempering: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds, curry leaves, and green chilies. Sauté briefly.
  7. Lower heat, stir in whisked yogurt, chili powder, and salt. Cook until oil separates slightly.
  8. Coat and finish: Toss fried paneer in the yogurt masala until coated.
  9. Garnish with coriander and serve hot.

Notes

  • Use firm paneer to avoid breaking while frying.
  • Rice flour ensures extra crispiness—don’t skip it.
  • Maintain medium flame for frying to avoid soggy paneer.
  • Use thick yogurt or hung curd to prevent tempering from splitting.
  • Paneer 65 tastes best served hot and fresh.

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