Crispy Paneer Popcorn
Crispy and flavorful paneer popcorn made with soft paneer cubes, a spiced batter, and crunchy coating. An easy, kid-friendly snack perfect for parties or evening tea!
Ingredients
- 200 grams Paneer
- ¼ cup Breadcrumbs
- Oil for deep frying
- 2 tablespoon Corn Flour
- ¼ cup Maida
- ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- Salt as needed
- 1 teaspoon Kashmiri Chilli powder
- ½ teaspoon Chilli Powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- Water as needed to form the batter
Instructions
- Cut the paneer into small bite-sized cubes ad keep it aside.
- In a mixing bowl, add maida, cornflour, red chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, Kashmiri chili powder, salt, and Italian seasoning.
- Slowly add water and mix well to form a smooth, lump-free batter that coats the back of a spoon. The consistency should be slightly thick — not runny.
- Drop the paneer cubes into the batter and mix gently to ensure every piece is evenly coated.
- Take each batter-coated paneer cube and roll it in breadcrumbs until fully covered. Make sure the coating is even on all sides for extra crispiness.
- Place all coated cubes on a plate and let them rest in the refrigerator for 10–15 minutes. This helps the coating stick better and gives a crunchier texture when fried.
- Heat oil in a deep pan or kadai over medium flame. Once hot, drop the paneer cubes and fry until golden brown. Keep the flame medium so they cook evenly from inside.Remove onto paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Serve the Paneer Popcorn with ketchup, green chutney or your choice of dip.
Nutrition
Calories: 321kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 15gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 66mgSodium: 38mgPotassium: 47mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 231IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 502mgIron: 0.5mg
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