Crunchy paneer Fingers | KFC style paneer fingers

This crunchy paneer recipe is a perfect appetizer for any party or get together. You can make this as an evening snack as well, I bet your kids will love them, mine does. This is a quick and easy – pure vegetarian dish. Crispy on the outside and perfectly soft on the inside. Surprise your guests with this dish and I’m sure you will get amazing feedback J

Ingredients:

Paneer – 200gms

Chilli powder – 1 tbsp

Coriander powder – 1 tbsp

Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp

Garam masala powder – 1 tsp

Pepper powder – 1 tsp

Ginger Garlic Paste – 2 tbsp

Maida flour – 2 tbsp

Corn flour – 2 tbsp

Salt – to taste

Bread crumbs – for coating

Oil – for frying

Method:

The batter:

• Take a bowl and add all the dry ingredients
  • 1 tbsp of Chilli powder
  • 1 tbsp of Coriander powder
  • ¼ tsp of Turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp of Garam masala powder
  • 1 tsp of Pepper powder
  • 2 tbsp of Maida flour
  • 2 tbsp of Corn flour
  • Salt – to taste

  And 2 tbsp of Ginger garlic paste.

• Mix well, before adding water. Then add water in parts. This way, we can avoid any lumps in the batter. Keep mixing.
• The batter should be thick, but flowing consistency.

Preparing the Paneer:

• Cut the paneer into thin long sticks.
• Coat the paneer sticks on all sides with the prepared batter.
• Cover and let it marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Do not freeze it. This will induce as much as flavor into the paneer.
• After 30 minutes, take the marinated paneer and coat it with bread crumbs.

  Note: if you don’t have breadcrumbs, take some oats or corn flakes in a mixie jar and grind it roughly. Use this ground mixture to coat the paneer sticks. This will give the same crunchy effect.

Frying the Paneer Fingers:

• In a thick bottomed pan, heat oil. The oil must be sizzling hot.
• Add the paneer one by one.
• Flip them regularly for even cooking on all sides.
• Fry the paneer till they turn golden brown. Remove from pan.
• Your yummy crunchy paneer finger is ready. Serve hot with tomato sauce or mayonnaise.

Method:

The batter:

• Take a bowl and add all the dry ingredients
  • 1 tbsp of Chilli powder
  • 1 tbsp of Coriander powder
  • ¼ tsp of Turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp of Garam masala powder
  • 1 tsp of Pepper powder
  • 2 tbsp of Maida flour
  • 2 tbsp of Corn flour
  • Salt – to taste

  And 2 tbsp of Ginger garlic paste.

  

  

  

  

  

• Mix well, before adding water. Then add water in parts. This way, we can avoid any lumps in the batter. Keep mixing.

  

• The batter should be thick, but flowing consistency.

Preparing the Paneer:

• Cut the paneer into thin long sticks.

  

• Coat the paneer sticks on all sides with the prepared batter.
• Cover and let it marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Do not freeze it. This will induce as much as flavor into the paneer.

  

• After 30 minutes, take the marinated paneer and coat it with bread crumbs.

Tip : I used “Sakura Panko Breadcrumbs”, Very crunchy and it is available in https://www.amazon.in/dp/B07KGHRD6H/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_i5PeFbBSTS1JW

Note: If you don’t have breadcrumbs, take some oats or corn flakes in a mixie jar and grind it roughly. Use this ground mixture to coat the paneer sticks. This will give the same crunchy effect.

Frying the Paneer Fingers:

• In a thick bottomed pan, heat oil. The oil must be sizzling hot.

  

• Add the paneer one by one.
• Flip them regularly for even cooking on all sides.

  

• Fry the paneer till they turn golden brown. Remove from pan.
• Your yummy crunchy paneer finger is ready. Serve hot with tomato sauce or mayonnaise.

This is one my husband’s favorites and teases it as the KFC style Paneer fry. A quick and easy starter to wow your family and friends.

Do give this recipe a try and let me know your feedback in the comments section. And keep following this page for lot more yummy and fun recipes. Happy cooking 🙂