Paneer Pakoda Recipe: Crispy, Tasty & Perfect for Evening Tea
Samira Vishwas | September 5, 2025 11:25 AM CST

Paneer pakoras are a crowd-favorite snack — crunchy on the outside, soft and spicy on the inside. Whether it’s a rainy day or a cozy evening with chai, this recipe is a hit. And with one simple trick, you can make them extra crispy and delicious.
Ingredients:
- 200g paneer (cut into cubes)
- 1 cup gram flour (besan)
- 2 tsp rice flour (for crispiness)
- 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
- A pinch of asafoetida (hing)
- ½ tsp carom seeds (ajwain)
- ½ tsp red chili powder
- ¼ tsp turmeric
- Salt to taste
- Oil for frying
The Crispy Trick:
Add rice flour to the gram flour batter — this gives the pakoras a light, crunchy texture without making them oily.
Method:
- Mix besan, rice flour, spices, and salt in a bowl.
- Add water gradually to make a thick batter.
- Marinate paneer cubes with salt and chili powder.
- Dip each cube in the batter and deep-fry on medium heat until golden and crisp.
- Serve hot with green chutney or tomato ketchup.
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