Paneer Koliwada

Ingredients list for Paneer Koliwada

• 3/4 cup Cottage cheese (paneer) grated
• 1 1/2 cups Gram flour
• 2 tablespoons Yogurt
• 1/2 tablespoon Red chilli-garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon Fresh mint paste
• 1 teaspoon Fresh coriander paste
• 2 teaspoons Ginger-garlic paste
• to taste Salt
• 1 teaspoon Red chilli powder
• 1 teaspoon Chaat masala
• 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
• A pinch Baking soda
• 2 teaspoons Lemon juice
• for shallow frying Oil
• to garnish Fresh coriander sprigs
• to serve Onion rings
• to serve Green chutney

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.