Bharwan Paneer Chilli Pakoda ( Paneer Snacks )
Cuisine: Indian
Author: EasyRecipes .
Prep time: 20 mins
Cook time: 15 mins
Total time: 35 mins
Easily mistaken for a deformed capsicum, the bhavnagri chilli is usually stuffed with paneer, cheese, potato or even mixed vegetables and then deep-fried. Start off your meal with this crunchy starter.
Ingredients
  • For The Stuffing
  • 1 cup grated paneer
  • 1½ tsp ginger-green chilli paste
  • 1 tsp dried mango powder (amchur)
  • A pinch turmeric powder
  • 1½ tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
  • salt to taste
  • For The Batter
  • ½ cup besan (Bengal gram flour)
  • ½ cup rice flour (chawal ka atta)
  • of turmeric powder (haldi)
  • 1 tsp chilli powder
  • ½ tsp carom seeds (ajwain)
  • 1 tsp hot oil
  • salt to taste
  • Other Ingredients
  • oil for deep-frying
  • For Serving
  • sweet and sour dip
Instructions
  1. For the stuffing:
  2. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
  3. Divide the stuffing into 12 equal portions and keep aside.
  4. For the batter:
  5. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl, add enough water to make a thick batter. Keep aside.
  6. How to proceed:
  7. Stuff each chilli with a portion of the stuffing.
  8. Dip the stuffed chillies batter and deep-fry in hot oil till they turn golden brown in colour from all sides.
  9. Drain on absorbent paper and serve hot with sweet and sour dip.
Recipe by Mithila.net at http://www.mithila.net/snacks/bharwan-paneer-chilli-pakoda-paneer-snacks-8587.html