Spicy Paneer Fritters

by Tarla Dalal

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Fresh, soft paneer is mashed with onions, garlic, chilli powder, tomato ketchup and cornflour and shaped into tiny cylinders these are coated with samosa strips and deep fried for a delicious snack.

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Preparation Time: 5 mins Cooking Time: 8 mins Total Time: 13 mins 16Makes 16 fritters (16 fritter )
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Ingredients

1 cup crumbled paneer (cottage cheese)
1 tsp chilli powder
2 large garlic (lehsun) cloves , grated
2 tsp tomato ketchup
1 tsp cornflour
salt to taste

For The Covering
5 tbsp plain flour (maida)
6 samosa pattis , finely chopped

Other Ingredients
oil for deep frying

For Serving
green chutney

Method

Combine the paneer, chilli powder, garlic, tomato ketchup cornflour and salt and mix well.
Divide the mixture into 16 equal portions.
Shape each portion into a 37 mm. (1½") long cylindrical roll. Keep aside.
Make a batter using the plain flour and water.
Dip the prepared paneer rolls into the flour batter and then coat them in samosa patti pieces.
Deep fry the paneer fritters in hot oil, a few pieces at a time, till they are golden brown in colour.
Drain on absorbent paper.
Serve hot with green chutney.

Accompaniments

Barbeque Dip ( Microwave Recipe)
Chilli Bean Dip with Chips
Spiced Tandoori Dip

Nutrient values per fritter

Energy	96 cal
Protein	2 g
Carbohydrates	5.5 g
Fiber	0 g
Fat	7.4 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Vitamin A	80.5 mcg
Vitamin B1	-0.1 mg
Vitamin B2	-0.1 mg
Vitamin B3	0 mg
Vitamin C	0.3 mg
Folic Acid	0.7 mcg
Calcium	46.7 mg
Iron	0.1 mg
Magnesium	0 mg
Phosphorus	0 mg
Sodium	6.7 mg
Potassium	4.7 mg
Zinc	0 mg