Receta Paneer 65 | Paneer Fry | Paneer Pakora | Indian Cottage Cheese Fry
TIP 1: The oil should be at the right temperature. When the oil turns hot just drop a small piece of the batter, if the batter rises up immediately then the oil temperature is right, if it settles down at bottom the oil is not yet ready, wait for a few more minutes. Your palm should feel the heat when you keep it nearly 15 cms above the pan. If the batter piece comes up immediately and turns brown or black or if you find smoke raising immediately, that means the oil is too hot. Then switch off the stove and wait for a few minutes for the oil to cool down. Paneer is very delicate and gets cooked in minutes so it is necessary to fry at right temperature, else your dish will become a disaster.
TIP 2: Baking soda makes the fry very fluffy and crispy, but you can skip it and add 1/2 tablespoon of rice flour instead.
TIP 3: See that you have enough oil to deep fry the paneer pieces. And do not overcrowd the pan as the pieces will get stuck to each other.
TIP 4: If you have excess batter, slice some potatoes and mix it up with the batter and fry it. It will taste too good.
TIP 5: Serve hot as paneer tends to stay softer when hot.