Paneer Popcorn by @chieffoodieofficer

35 min

4 servings

๐Ÿซ˜

85 g

Besan

๐Ÿง‚

1.5 g

Salt

๐Ÿซ™

1 tsp

Haldi

๐ŸŒถ๏ธ

6.8 g + 1.5 tsp

Red chilly powder

๐Ÿซ™

0.5 tsp

Ajwain

๐Ÿš

16 g

Rice flour

๐Ÿ’ง

60 ml

Water

๐Ÿง€

200 g

Paneer

๐Ÿซ™

1.5 tsp

Jeera powder

๐Ÿซ™

1 tsp

Coriander powder

โšซ

2.3 g

Pepper powder

๐ŸŒฟ

Coriander

๐ŸŒฝ

28 g

Cornflakes

๐Ÿซ—

480 ml

Oil

  1. Cut
    • paneer

    Cut 200 g paneer into small bite-size cubes.

  2. Combine
    • paneer
    • red chilly powder

    Combine paneer cubes with 1.5 tsp red chilly powder and 1.5 tsp ground cumin.

  3. Add
    • ground coriander
    • ground black pepper
    • Paneer

    Add 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp ground black pepper, salt, and fresh coriander to the paneer.

  4. Toss
    • paneer

    Toss the paneer until evenly coated. Rest the marinated paneer for 10 minutes.

  5. Whisk
    • chickpea flour
    • ground turmeric

    Whisk 1 cup chickpea flour with 2 tbsp rice flour, 1 tsp ground turmeric, and 1/2 tsp carom seeds.

  6. Add
    • salt
    • Rice flour

    Add salt and 1 tsp red chilly powder to the flour mixture.

  7. Whisk
    • water

    Gradually whisk in 1/4 cup water. Make a thick, smooth coating batter.

  8. Crush
    • cornflakes

    Crush 1 cup cornflakes into coarse crumbs. Spread the crumbs on a plate.

  9. Dip
    • paneer
    • chickpea flour

    Dip each marinated paneer cube into the prepared batter. Coat it completely.

  10. Roll
    • paneer
    • cornflakes

    Roll the battered paneer in crushed cornflakes. Press gently so the coating adheres.

  11. Heat
    • neutral frying oil

    Heat neutral frying oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.

  12. Fry
    • paneer
    • neutral frying oil

    Fry the coated paneer in batches for 2 to 3 minutes. Turn until crisp and golden.

  13. Drain
    • paneer

    Lift out the fried paneer popcorn. Drain it on a paper towel-lined plate.

  14. Serve
    • paneer
    • Cornflakes

    Serve the paneer popcorn hot while the cornflake coating is crisp.

Paneer Popcorn by @chieffoodieofficer

35 min

4 servings

๐Ÿซ˜

85 g

Besan

๐Ÿง‚

1.5 g

Salt

๐Ÿซ™

1 tsp

Haldi

๐ŸŒถ๏ธ

6.8 g + 1.5 tsp

Red chilly powder

๐Ÿซ™

0.5 tsp

Ajwain

๐Ÿš

16 g

Rice flour

๐Ÿ’ง

60 ml

Water

๐Ÿง€

200 g

Paneer

๐Ÿซ™

1.5 tsp

Jeera powder

๐Ÿซ™

1 tsp

Coriander powder

โšซ

2.3 g

Pepper powder

๐ŸŒฟ

Coriander

๐ŸŒฝ

28 g

Cornflakes

๐Ÿซ—

480 ml

Oil

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/14

    Cut 200 g paneer into small bite-size cubes.

    ๐Ÿง€paneer
    ๐Ÿ”ชknife
    ๐Ÿชตcutting board
  2. Step 2/14

    Combine paneer cubes with 1.5 tsp red chilly powder and 1.5 tsp ground cumin.

    ๐Ÿง€paneer
    ๐ŸŒถ๏ธred chilly powder
    ๐Ÿซ™ground cumin
    ๐Ÿฅฃmixing bowl
  3. Step 3/14

    Add 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp ground black pepper, salt, and fresh coriander to the paneer.

    ๐Ÿซ™ground coriander
    โšซground black pepper
    ๐Ÿง‚salt
    ๐ŸŒฟfresh coriander
    ๐Ÿฅฃmixing bowl
    ๐Ÿฅ„spoon
  4. Step 4/14

    Toss the paneer until evenly coated. Rest the marinated paneer for 10 minutes.

    ๐Ÿง€paneer
    ๐Ÿฅฃmixing bowl
    ๐Ÿฅ„spoon
  5. Step 5/14

    Whisk 1 cup chickpea flour with 2 tbsp rice flour, 1 tsp ground turmeric, and 1/2 tsp carom seeds.

    ๐Ÿซ˜chickpea flour
    ๐Ÿšrice flour
    ๐Ÿซ™ground turmeric
    ๐ŸŒฑcarom seeds
    ๐Ÿฅฃmixing bowl
    ๐Ÿฅ„whisk
  6. Step 6/14

    Add salt and 1 tsp red chilly powder to the flour mixture.

    ๐Ÿง‚salt
    ๐ŸŒถ๏ธred chilly powder
    ๐Ÿฅฃmixing bowl
    ๐Ÿฅ„whisk
  7. Step 7/14

    Gradually whisk in 1/4 cup water. Make a thick, smooth coating batter.

    ๐Ÿ’งwater
    ๐Ÿฅฃmixing bowl
    ๐Ÿฅ„whisk
  8. Step 8/14

    Crush 1 cup cornflakes into coarse crumbs. Spread the crumbs on a plate.

    ๐ŸŒฝcornflakes
    ๐Ÿฝ๏ธplate
  9. Step 9/14

    Dip each marinated paneer cube into the prepared batter. Coat it completely.

    ๐Ÿง€paneer
    ๐Ÿซ˜chickpea flour
    ๐Ÿฅฃmixing bowl
  10. Step 10/14

    Roll the battered paneer in crushed cornflakes. Press gently so the coating adheres.

    ๐Ÿง€paneer
    ๐ŸŒฝcornflakes
    ๐Ÿฝ๏ธplate
  11. Step 11/14

    Heat neutral frying oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.

    ๐Ÿซ—neutral frying oil
    ๐Ÿณdeep frying pan
  12. Step 12/14

    Fry the coated paneer in batches for 2 to 3 minutes. Turn until crisp and golden.

    ๐Ÿง€paneer
    ๐Ÿซ—neutral frying oil
    ๐Ÿณdeep frying pan
    ๐Ÿฅ„slotted spoon
  13. Step 13/14

    Lift out the fried paneer popcorn. Drain it on a paper towel-lined plate.

    ๐Ÿง€paneer
    ๐Ÿฅ„slotted spoon
    ๐Ÿฝ๏ธplate
    ๐Ÿงปpaper towel
  14. Step 14/14

    Serve the paneer popcorn hot while the cornflake coating is crisp.

    ๐Ÿง€paneer
    ๐Ÿฝ๏ธplate

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Seasonings, Grains, Liquids, Dairy, Cereals

Ingredients

Besan, Salt, Haldi, Red chilly powder, Ajwain, Rice flour, Water, Paneer, Jeera powder, Coriander powder, Pepper powder, Coriander, Cornflakes, Oil

Notes

Besan (for the batter), Salt (as per taste, for the batter, for the paneer marination), Haldi (turmeric, for the batter), Red chilly powder (for the batter, for the paneer marination), Ajwain (for the batter), Rice flour (for the batter), Water (approx, for the batter), Paneer (for marination), Jeera powder (for the paneer marination), Coriander powder (for the paneer marination), Pepper powder (for the paneer marination), Coriander (as per taste, for the paneer marination), Oil (for frying, amount not given)

Allergens

Milk

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Calories

305 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 11g, Carbohydrates: 27g, Fat: 17g, Fiber: 3g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 280mg, Iron: 2.2mg, Sodium: 330mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 70mcg, Vitamin C: 1mg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

20 minutes

Cooking

15 minutes

Overall

35 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

14 steps

Equipments

Utensils

mixing bowl, whisk, knife, cutting board, deep frying pan, slotted spoon, plate, paper towel

Appliances

Stove

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Snack, Appetizer

Occasions

Festival, Party, Tea Time

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@chieffoodieofficer

Origin

Cuisine

Geographic

India, South Asia

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crunchy, Crispy, Soft, Creamy

Flavors

Spicy, Savory, Earthy, Herbaceous, Tangy

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 120 min (Keep covered,Serve as soon as possible for best crispness), fridge : 2 days (Store in an airtight container,Reheat in an oven or air fryer before serving), freezer : 30 days (Freeze fried pieces in a single layer before transferring to a freezer-safe container,Reheat from frozen until hot and crisp)