Paneer Pakora
Cubes of paneer in a spiced gram flour batter, fried until crisp outside and soft inside. Serve with mint chutney.
- Time30 min
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £1.15 a head
- Oven180°C (160°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 1363kcal
- 33gcarbs
- 8.6gof which sugars
- 131.6gfat
- 44.8gsaturates
- 16.4gprotein
- 1.5gfibre
- 2.5gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Sift the gram flour into a bowl. Stir in the cumin, coriander, turmeric, chilli powder, ajwain and salt.
- 2
Pour in the cold water and lemon juice a little at a time, whisking, until you have a thick batter like double cream. Rest for 10 minutes.
10 min - 3
Heat the oil in a deep pan to 180°C (160°C fan), or until a drop of batter sizzles and rises at once.
- 4
Dip the paneer cubes in the batter, let the extra drip off, and lower 5 or 6 pieces into the oil. Do not crowd the pan.
- 5
Fry for 3 to 4 minutes, turning, until deep golden and crisp.
3 min 30 s - 6
Lift out onto kitchen paper. Repeat with the rest, keeping the oil hot.
- 7
Serve straight away with lemon wedges and mint chutney.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
