Paneer Croquettes

Prep Time:5 m       Cook Time:10 m

Makes:8 - 10

Ingredients

Paneer          - 150 g

Gram Flour    - 1/3 cup
Ajwain           - 1/4 tsp
Cumin Seeds  - 1/4 tsp
Salt               - as required
Chilli Powder - 1/2 tsp
Asafoetida     - a pinch
Corn Flakes    - 1/2 cup(crushed)
Oil                 - to deep fry

Method

• Mix gram flour,chilli powder,cumin seeds,ajwain,salt and asafoetida.Add required water and make a batter slightly thinner than bajji batter.Meanwhile heat oil in a kadai to deep fry.
  
• Cut the paneer into finger length pieces.Dip the paneer fingers in the batter and roll in crushed cornflakes.
                              
  
• Prepare all the paneer in the same way.Once the oil is hot,fry them gently turning the other side.The paneer croquettes will be ready in three to four minutes.
                                    
     

Little Words

• While rolling in cornflakes use the other hand so that the flakes do not stick to your hands.
• Crush the cornflakes with hands so that it is not too powdery.
• A delicious evening snack that is crunchy on the outside and soft inside.

Instant Paneer Vadai

Prep Time:15 m      Cook Time:15 m

Yields:10 - 12

Ingredients

Paneer          - 1 cup(grated)

Wheat Flour - 1/4 cup

Gram Flour  - 1/4 cup

Corn Flour   - 1 tsp

Green Chilli - 2

Mint Leaves - 2 tbl sp

Salt               - to taste

Oil                - to deep fry

Method

• Mix all the ingredients together except oil in a bowl.After mixing sprinkle water little by little and make it into a dough like.
                   
     
• Meanwhile heat oil in a kadai.Make small balls and flatten them between palms or place them on a flat surface and flatten with palms.Make a hole in the middle and when the oil is hot fry them in medium heat till the bubble sound ceases.Serve with any chutney or with tomato ketch up.
                     
     

Little Words

• This can be made quickly as it doesnot require any pre preparation.
• Instant paneer vadas are crispy on the outside and spongy inside.
• Green chillies can be replaced with chilli powder if making for kids.

Paneer Chaat

Prep Time:10 m      Cook Time:10 m

Serves:2

Ingredients

Paneer                      - 250 g

Cumin Powder         - 1/4 tsp

Chilli Powder           - 1/4 tsp

Dry Mango Powder  - 1/4 tsp

Chaat Masala            - 2 pinches

Coriander Leaves     - few

Salt                           - to taste

Oil                            - 2 tbl sp

Method

• Cut paneer into bite sized cubes.Heat oil in a frying pan and shallow fry the paneer pieces till they are golden brown in all the sides.Sprinkle all the remaining ingredients and transfer to a plate and serve.
                                                     
                                
     

Little Words

• Toss them gently to avoid crumbling.
• After frying the paneer cubes you can transfer to serving plate and then toss in the spices.This way spices won't stick to the pan.