Paneer Koliwada

Ingredients 

• ¾ cup cottage cheese (paneer) grated
• 1½ cups gram flour
• 2 tablespoons yogurt
• ½ tablespoon red chilli-garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon fresh mint paste
• 1 teaspoon fresh coriander paste
• 2 teaspoons ginger-garlic paste
• Salt to taste
• 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
• 1 teaspoon chaat masala
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• A pinch baking soda
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• Oil for shallow frying 
• Fresh coriander sprigs to garnish
• Onion rings to serve
• Green chutney to serve

Method

1. Take yogurt in a bowl, add red chilli-garlic paste, mint paste, coriander paste, ginger-garlic paste, salt, red chilli powder, chaat masala, cumin powder, gram flour and some water and whisk to make a smooth and thick batter.
2. Add baking soda, lemon juice and whisk. Add cottage cheese and mix well.
3. Heat sufficient oil in a in a non-stick pan, place small portions of the mixture, keeping a little distance between each, flatten them slightly and shallow-fry, turning sides, till evenly golden brown on both sides. Drain on absorbent paper.
4. Arrange them on a serving platter, garnish with coriander sprigs and serve hot with onion rings and green chutney.