Paneer Bajji

Ingredients

Paneer                     - 200 g

Oil                           - to deep fry

For the marinade

Tomato Ketchup     - 1 tblsp

Coriander Powder   - 1 tblsp

Chilli Powder          - 3/4 tsp

Cumin Powder        - 1 tsp

Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 tsp each

Turmeric Powder     - 1/4 tsp

Salt                           - to taste

For the batter

Gram Flour              - 1 cup

Cumin Seeds           - 1/2 tsp

Chilli Powder          - 1/4 tsp

Salt                          - to taste

Method

• Mix all the ingredients for the marinade and coat paneer cut into finger like pieces with the masala.Set it aside for half an hour.
                               
  
• Prepare the batter with water.Meanwhile heat oil in a pan.Dip the paneer gently in the batter one by one and drop it in hot oil and deep fry till golden and serve with any chutney or sauce or with onion  and lemon wedges.
                            
                                  
     

Little Words

• Gently dip the paneer in the batter else the masala will mix in the batter and the colour will be darker.
• Tastes good on its own.