Somehow in the end, that recipe again had to take a back seat. I ended up making something different. Today's special is where I made the paneer as the stuffing or rather had a coating for it with Aloo. As a crowd pleaser, this recipe tops. You have aloo, paneer and above all, deeply fried. Let me warn you ahead, if you are unaware, this id surely a dish that would cause your downfall!
Aloo Stuffed Paneer Pakoras
Ingredients
For the Paneer
Paneer - 250 gms
Lemon Juice - 1 - 2 tsp
Salt to taste
For the Stuffing
Boiled Potatoes - 2 medium
Ginger Garlic paste - 1/2 tsp
Green Chili paste - 1 tsp
Roasted Cumin powder - 1 tsp
Salt to taste
Oil - 1 tsp
For the outer layer
Gram flour/ Besan - 1 cup
Red chili powder - 1 tsp
Salt to taste
Water to make a batter
Oil for deep frying
How to make the Stuffed Aloo Paneer Pakodas
For the Paneer
Clean and cut paneer as squares. Squeeze lemon juice and salt. Mix well and keep it aside.
For the Aloo stuffing
MW aloo for 4 mins after slashing the outer layer with knife. Once done, soak in water for the skin to peel off. Press with fork to make a paste.
Heat a non stick pan with oil, add ginger garlic and green chilies, saute well. Then add the mashed aloo, cumin powder, salt. Mix everything well.
To make the Pakodas
Transfer the aloo to a bowl, take the paneer pieces, make a coating of the aloo stuffing all over the paneer and make sure it covers completely.
Make a thick batter of the besan with all the ingredients for the batter.
Dip the aloo covered paneer into the batter and ensure it is covered all over.
Heat a kadai with oil. When it is hot, gently drop the paneer and fry on all sides till golden brown.
Drain once done to a kitchen towel.
Enjoy this snack with tomato ketchup or coriander chutney.
Notes:
You don't need a very firm paneer for this. So home made works just fine.
I used frozen ginger garlic paste, green chili paste. Else you can grind everything together. Optionally you can add onions as well to the masala.
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Kalyani says
reading this at 9am in the morning is still making me hungry.. wish someone makes this for me, soon 🙂
Kalyani says
reading this at 9am in the morning is still making me hungry.. wish someone makes this for me, soon
Corporate to Kitchen says
That's an amazing looking pakoras. So tender & creamy stuffing! I am sure it must be melt on your mouths type:)
The Pumpkin Farm says
i believe pakoras with paneer are on ur menu of favorite food items, looks delicious
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
Beautiful recipe and lovely write up! I wish my kids loved paneer to this extent. They love tofu, so I substitute all the paneer dishes with tofu 🙂
Nisha says
I'm drooling 🙂 ,just need a cup of tea
Priya Suresh says
Love to finish that whole plate anytime, paneer and aloo,cant ask more.
vaishali sabnani says
oh !..how I love to collect such stuff!..for me the list is endless!..and I must say I like the idea of stuffing paneer in aalloo..it is an absolute hit combo..fried!..well it surely tastes good:)
Suchi Sm says
Intresting Tea time snack.. also this can be a starter for special parties...
Suchi Sm says
It's a best snack for tea time and can be used as starter for special parties...
Archana Potdar says
Wooow this something to die for. Love it love it. Just now the girls were pestering me to make bhajiyas is this an omen! (I avoid deep frying like plague)
Nalini's Kitchen says
very innovative and wonderful recipe...kids would love it...
Arthy Suman says
wowweeee, looks so crispy and yummy...
Savitha Ganesan says
Love the idea of stuffing.cute looking pakoras.Valli, I am going to post the whole week this week and seasonal week.But my name is under alternate weeks.Can you edit that .Thanks in advance.
Pallavi Purani says
Wat an interesting combination. Love it
Harini-Jaya Rupanagudi says
Amazing crowd pleasing pakodas!
divya says
look really tempting , i'm drooling
Chef Mireille says
love this combo - will def. b trying it
Pavani N says
What an absolutely delicious snack. Coating paneer with aloo sounds innovative and I'm sure it tasted amazing.
Rajani S says
I should also start the tradition of clicking on the first day to school! The trial party seems to be a success with your kids, judging from your happiness 🙂
Gayathri Kumar says
Even I have saved Sruti's tooth. The pakoras look so nice. Whenever I think of party dishes paneer comes first in the list...
Manju says
Good one, paneer potato and deep fried who will say no, all kids will love to grab this.
rekhas kitchen says
Such a perfect combination And stuffing paneer in aloo is a very interestin Idea Valli pakodas looks o tempting.
Suma Gandlur says
Amazing stuff when cooking for crowd.
Nisha Sundar says
Aaloo and paneer wondeful combination. I wish I could grab those bites. Always a hit in a party.
Preeti Garg says
Paneer pakora.. and specially stuffed , my fav
awesome snack for any party
veena krishnakumar says
Just when I think that I have exhausted all recipe ideas with paneer, here comes another one!!!Lovely
Nivedhanams Sowmya says
pakoras with chai are so delicious and perfect for winter!! i am so drooling here!! love the pictures!