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.

Potato Manchurian

 

Prep Time:15 m     Cook Time:25 m

Serves:3

Ingredients

Potato        - 3(medium sized)

Corn Flour - 1/4 cup

Plain Flour - 1/2 cup

Salt             - as required

Oil              - to deep fry

For the manchurian

Onion                      - 2

Spring Onion           - 1

Green Chilli Paste   - 1/2 tsp

Garlic                      - 3(chopped)

Tomato Sauce          - 1tblsp

Soy Sauce                - 1tblsp

Method

• Wash,peel and cut the potatoes into bite sized cubes.Place the potatoes in salted boiling water for three minutes and drain the excess water.
     
• Make a batter with the flours,salt and little water.
     
• Dip the potatoes in the batter and deep fry in batches in hot oil till golden in colour.
                     
     
• Now heat oil in a pan and add the garlic,white portion of spring onion followed by the green.Then add the finely chopped onions and green chilli paste and saute well.
                           
  
• Now add the sauces and give it a mix.Toss in the fried potatoes in this and stir.Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with spring onion greens.
                       
                       
  

Little Words

• An excellent side for fried rice and pulao varieties.
• The fried potatoes as such are a great snack and especially for kids.

 

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.