Kadai Paneer Pakora Chaat

A fusion of Indian street food, Kadai Paneer Pakora Chaat is a flavorful mix of crispy fried paneer fritters served with a tangy kadai paneer, topped with crispy onions and served with a side of cool yogurt sauce. This dish is a unique twist on traditional Indian snacks and is perfect for a party or special occasion.

🛒 Ingredients

• 200 g paneer
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp garam masala powder
• 1/2 tsp red chili powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 cup onion
• 200 g cottage cheese
• 2 tbsp ghee
• 1 tsp kitchen king masala
• 1 tsp kasoori methi
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/4 cup green chutney
• 1/4 cup ranch dressing
• 1/2 cup chopped cucumber
• 1/2 cup chopped tomato

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. Once hot, add a few pieces of the paneer batter to the oil and fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.

2. 2

   Repeat with the remaining paneer batter until all pieces are fried, adjusting the heat as needed.

3. 3

   For the kadai paneer, heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them sizzle for a few seconds.

4. 4

   Add the onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

5. 5

   Add the ginger paste, garlic paste, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder, and red chili powder. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

6. 6

   Add the cottage cheese and cook until it is coated with the spice mixture, about 2-3 minutes.

7. 7

   Stir in the ghee and kitchen king masala, and cook for another minute.

8. 8

   For the yogurt sauce, mix together the yogurt, lemon juice, chopped cilantro, and chopped cucumber.

9. 9

   Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them sizzle for a few seconds.

10. 10

    Add the onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

11. 11

    Add the chili powder and cook for 1 minute, stirring occasionally.

12. 12

    Stir in the cumin powder and coriander powder, and cook for another minute.

13. 13

    Add the paneer fritters to the yogurt sauce and toss to coat.

14. 14

    For the garnish, sprinkle chopped cilantro and crispy onions over the top of the paneer fritters.

15. 15

    Serve the Kadai Paneer Pakora Chaat immediately, garnished with a side of cool yogurt sauce and crispy onions.

💡 Pro Tips

To make the paneer fritters crispy, it is essential to not overcrowd the oil. Fry in batches if necessary. Make sure to keep the oil hot throughout the frying process to prevent the fritters from absorbing too much oil.

📊 Nutrition per Serving