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Crispy Paneer Popcorn

Paneer Popcorn Nuggets
Cooking Method
Cuisine
Courses
Difficulty Intermediate
Time
Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 10 min Rest Time: 20 min Total Time: 40 mins
Servings 2
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
Ingredients
    Marination
  • 200 grams Paneer
  • 1 teaspoon Red chilli powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt (as per taste)
  • 1/2 tablespoon Ginger
  • 1/2 tablespoon Garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Mixed herbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper powder
    • Crumb Coating
  • 4 tablespoons Maida
  • 4 tablespoons Cornflour
  • 1 teaspoon Red chilli powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper powder
  • 1 teaspoon Soya sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Schezwan chutney
  • 1/2 Salt (as per taste)
  • Bread crumbs
    • Sprinkle Paneer Popcorn Masala
  • 1 tablespoon Powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red chilli powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Chaat masala
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper powder
Instructions
    Paneer Marination
    • Take 200 gram Paneer.
    • Cut into small cubes.
    • Now, take a bowl and add the below mentioned ingredients:
      • Paneer cubes
      • Red chilli powder– 1 tsp
      • Turmeric powder– ¼ tsp
      • Salt -1/2 tsp as per taste
      • Crushed ginger-garlic– 1 tbsp
      • Mixed herbs– 1 tsp
      • Black pepper powder– ½ tsp
      • Oil – 1 tbsp
    • Mix well.
    • Ensure that paneer cubes do not break.
    • Marinate the paneer mix for 20 minutes.
    2. Crumb Coating
    • Take a bowl.
    • Add the below mentioned ingredients:
      • Plain flour/Maida– 4 tbsp
      • Corn flour– 4 tbsp
      • Red chilli powder– 1 tsp
      • Salt– ½ tsp as per taste
      • Black pepper powder– ½ tsp
      • Soya sauce  – 1 tsp
      • Schezwan chutney – 1 tsp
    • Mix well.
    • Add water and prepare lump free, flowing consistency batter.
    • Crumb coating  batter is ready.
    3. Sprinkle Masala Preparation
    • Take a bowl.
    • Add the below mentioned ingredients:
      • Powdered sugar – 1 tbsp
      • Red chilli powder – ½ tsp
      • Chaat masala – ½ tsp
      • Black pepper powder  – ¼ tsp
    • Mix well.
    • Sprinkle Masala is ready.
    4. Frying
    • Dip marinated paneer cubes in crumb coating batter.
    • Take it out and coat with bread crumbs.
    • Dip again in batter and coat with bread.
    • Deep fry on medium flame till golden brown and crisp.
    • Take it out.
    • Sprinkle a little prepared Sprinkle masala.
    5. Paneer Nuggets / Popcorn is ready.
Note
  • Instead of bread crumbs, crushed Cornflakes can be used.
  • Double coating method increases crispiness.
Read it online: https://bharatkirasoi.com/recipe/crispy-paneer-popcorn/