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    Paneer pakora, tomato juice recipe - 2 recipes in 1 post

    June 3, 2011 by Raks Anand 50 Comments /

    Paneer pakora is an easy snack prepared with Indian cottage cheese, besan flour as main ingredients. I have also shared a yummy tomato juice recipe, scroll down to see

    paneer pakora
    Easy paneer pakora

    Best to prepare over a rainy day or during winters with tea/ coffee or quickly whip up when you have guests.

    I also have a stuffed version of this recipe, do check it out and pairs well with green chutney the best.

    Jump to:
    • Ingredients:
    • Instructions
    • How to make tomato juice
    • Ingredients
    • Tomato juice preparation

    I never made paneer pakora until I tried these at restaurants. They give softest paneer pakoras.

    When we want to quench our sudden craving for North Indian food, we go to a โ€˜walk-ableโ€™ restaurant near by- Mumtaz Mahal at Downtown east.

    My kids favorite is always Gobi Manchurian there. So we order that for him and for ourselves we order either Paneer Pakoras or Paneer tikka.

    paneer pakora recipe

    My hubby though he does't like paneer in gravies, he loves starters using paneer.

    The recipe is very simple, with simple ingredients, if you have paneer block in your freezer. You can also prepare with fresh paneer for softest results.

    Perfect and easy starter idea when you host some guests for dinner. The rice flour adds a crispy result to the pakora.

    paneer pakora

    Ingredients:

    Paneer10 โ€“ 12 small square slices
    Gram flour/ kadala maavuยฝ cup
    Rice flourยผ cup
    Cooking sodaโ…› tsp
    Corn flour (optional)1 tsp
    Red chilli powder/pepper powder1 tsp
    Asafoetida1 pinch
    Ghee1 or 2 tsp
    OilFor deep frying
    Chaat masalaFor sprinkling on top

    Instructions

    1. Mix both flours with water required to a thick paste, along with salt, pepper powder, cooking soda (sodium-bi-carbonate) and ghee.
    2. Thaw the paneer till soft (keep out in room temperature for 2-3 hours or so). Slice it with knife carefully ,not too thick as well as not too thin, to desired shape (square/rectangle/triangle)
    3. Heat oil in a deep frying pan and dip the paneer pieces to coat the paneer well in the batter and deep fry them both sides until crisp and golden brown.ย 
    Paneer pakora making

    Sprinkle chaat masala on top and enjoy hot with green chutney or any sauce.

    Paneer Pakora

    Notes:

    Adding ghee sure enhances the flavour and makes more crisp. You can skip it too or add oil as well instead. The paneer becomes soft when its deep fried and best to eat it when it is still hot.

    How to make tomato juice

    This is one of the very few juices my mom makes in my childhoodโ€ฆ What I love in this is the cardamom flavor in it! Simple and delicious to indulgeโ€ฆ

    tomato juice

    Ingredients

    Tomatoes3
    Sugar or honey1 tbsp
    Cardamom1
    Ice cubesAs needed
    tomato-juice-recipe

    Tomato juice preparation

    1. If you don't want the skin then boil water and drop in the tomatoes in it.
    2. Put off the flame and let the tomatoes be in the hot water for 2 minutes. Make sure the tomatoes are immersed completely.
    3. Take out and peel the skin of the tomatoes.
    immerse in hot water

    4. Roughly chop the tomatoes and blend it well with cardamom, sugar until smooth and serve cold with added ice cubesโ€ฆ

    tomato juice

    Notes:

    You can simply grind with the skin and filter the juice with strainer too. If you dont like elachi,feel free to skip. Adjust sugar/honey according to your taste buds.

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    Comments

    1. jeyashrisuresh

      June 03, 2011 at 5:11 am

      mouthwatering pakodas,even we add ghee to masala vada to make it crispy. tomato juice is my hubby's fav .will surprise him with this. great clicks

      Reply
    2. sowmya's creative saga

      June 03, 2011 at 5:31 am

      love the tomato juice..am going to make it for sure..

      Reply
    3. Prathibha

      June 03, 2011 at 5:33 am

      I love paneer pakoras,bit I use fresh paneer and stuff green chutney in between two slices b4 dipping in batter...just love them like anything..Tomato juice and guava juice r my most favorite ones n especially ready made..looks nice...loved that red background in d last click

      Reply
    4. Mahi

      June 03, 2011 at 5:37 am

      We used to make this tomato juice in summer.it was long back! I was thinking about a few days back! Nice clicks.

      Paneer pakora is simple and delicious starter!

      Reply
    5. Hari Chandana

      June 03, 2011 at 5:43 am

      Perfect and tempting pakoras.. looks amazing.. !!
      Indian Cuisine

      Reply
    6. Sunanda

      June 03, 2011 at 5:44 am

      Paneer pakora are my favorite too.Tomato juice looks healthy and yummy.. Awesome presentation and clicks..

      Sunanda's Kitchen

      Reply
    7. Nithya

      June 03, 2011 at 5:51 am

      Paneer pakoda looks sinfully tasty ๐Ÿ™‚ Should be yumm ๐Ÿ™‚ and I love the tomato juice too. Used to make and have now and then ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
    8. Priti

      June 03, 2011 at 5:58 am

      I love paneer pakoda too ...I make with chutney stuffing ..always reminds me of Delhi ..

      Reply
    9. Satrupa

      June 03, 2011 at 6:02 am

      Delicious looking pakoras and refreshing tomato juice ๐Ÿ˜€

      Reply
    10. Paaka Shaale

      June 03, 2011 at 6:27 am

      Yummy yummy pakodas and tomato juice. Loved all the shots ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
    11. Shanthi

      June 03, 2011 at 6:39 am

      Crunchy munchy pakoras and super duper juice

      Reply
    12. Sharmilee! :)

      June 03, 2011 at 6:49 am

      Paneer pakoda is a easy appetiser idea, wud luv to try it sometime....Luved the last click of the tomato juice very much. But cant imagine myself having tomatoes other than in gravies and chutneys....:)

      Reply
    13. Nags

      June 03, 2011 at 7:23 am

      paneer and deep fried? oh god, amrith would devour this!

      Reply
    14. Divya Kudua

      June 03, 2011 at 7:33 am

      Paneer pakora sounds yummy!Tomato juice was one of my childhood favorites.We just cubed the tomatoes and blended in the mixer,added sugar and ice and sip on it.Adding elaichi is a great idea!Perfect for summer!

      Reply
    15. Radhika

      June 03, 2011 at 7:42 am

      I love paneer pakoras. Soft in the inside and crunchy on the outer. love it. love the tomato juice clicks Raji.

      Reply
    16. Jagruti เชœเชพเช—เซƒเชคเชฟ

      June 03, 2011 at 9:25 am

      my fav too..lovely pics !

      Reply
    17. Rekha shoban

      June 03, 2011 at 9:49 am

      pokora looks crispy n perfect!!!n healthy tomato juice!!nice click!

      Reply
    18. Janu

      June 03, 2011 at 10:27 am

      Lovely pakoras!! I too love tomato juice..It's been forgotten for a while by me..You remembered it now!! Made it and relished it completely with a dash of cardamom!!

      Reply
    19. Sandhya Hariharan

      June 03, 2011 at 10:30 am

      I love tomato juice.....
      Who wudnt love Paneer fritters ๐Ÿ™‚

      Gr8 pics......

      Reply
    20. Ramya

      June 03, 2011 at 10:39 am

      Yummy pokoras and a soothing juice:-)I just loved the tomato juice clicks..Simply superb:-)

      Reply
    21. Chitra

      June 03, 2011 at 10:51 am

      Lovely tempting clicks. will try paneer pakora for raksha ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
    22. Jay

      June 03, 2011 at 11:11 am

      looks utterly delicious...yummmmm..;P
      Tasty Appetite
      Event: Letz Relishh Ice Creams

      Reply
    23. Kalpana Sareesh

      June 03, 2011 at 11:26 am

      utterly gheely delicious pakoras.. n yumm tomtao juice..

      Reply
    24. Suma Rajesh

      June 03, 2011 at 11:30 am

      superb platter..

      Reply
    25. Rinku Naveen

      June 03, 2011 at 12:33 pm

      Paneer pakoras and tomato juice..yummy and healthy combo.
      Loved the clicks too..

      Reply
    26. Hamaree Rasoi

      June 03, 2011 at 12:57 pm

      Your first pic is making me go crazy here !!! Yummy pakora with soothing tomato juice

      Deepa
      Hamaree Rasoi

      Reply
    27. Kalyani

      June 03, 2011 at 2:49 pm

      tempting pakoras and refreshing drink .......

      Reply
    28. Prathima Rao

      June 03, 2011 at 2:53 pm

      Refreshing juice with these these tempting pakoras!!! Nice one Raks ๐Ÿ™‚
      Prathima Rao
      Prats Corner

      Reply
    29. Suja

      June 03, 2011 at 2:54 pm

      Love paneer pakoras,flavorful and delicious,this looks absolutely delicious...refreshing drink too..

      Reply
    30. Shanavi

      June 03, 2011 at 3:04 pm

      Two recipes..Both are mindblowing.. I never made paneer pakora (weight problem) but i've had in restaurants ( 1 r 2 pieces )... Great job again Raks

      Reply
    31. Happy Cook / Finla

      June 03, 2011 at 3:13 pm

      I have never had paneer pakodas, looks so good, love the juive too.

      Reply
    32. Priya (Yallapantula) Mitharwal

      June 03, 2011 at 4:37 pm

      What a great and healthy combo ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
    33. Priya

      June 03, 2011 at 4:44 pm

      Am inviting myself to ur place Raji..Pakoras and juice seriously am drooling here..

      Reply
    34. Aarthi

      June 03, 2011 at 6:05 pm

      yummy dish...very crispy

      Reply
    35. sangee vijay

      June 03, 2011 at 6:24 pm

      very yummy n crispy pakoras...and tomato juice is fabulous and it was long time i made this...u remind me...very nice presentation n lovely clicks...
      btw thanx for visiting my space n for your comments...

      Reply
    36. Indie.Tea

      June 03, 2011 at 6:41 pm

      Ooo, that sounds delicious. Great combination, and I really really paneer personally.

      Reply
    37. divya

      June 04, 2011 at 2:07 am

      Yummy and delicious recipe.. looks gr8 !!

      Reply
    38. kothiyavunu.com

      June 04, 2011 at 4:34 am

      delicious to the core!! very yummy!! loved ur clicks!

      Reply
    39. Aruna Manikandan

      June 04, 2011 at 6:41 am

      wow.....
      looks delicious dear ๐Ÿ™‚
      amazing clicks.

      Reply
    40. Raji

      June 04, 2011 at 8:38 am

      Love these square pakoras...would love to devour them..and tomato juice is so refreshing and perfect for hot summers.

      Reply
    41. Now Serving

      June 05, 2011 at 1:21 am

      I am getting on that plane to Singapore! Your picture are a big turn on and I am salivating here for those pakodas!!! Two thumbs up Raks ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
    42. Plateful

      June 05, 2011 at 2:53 pm

      Lovely idea for pakoras and wonderfully refreshing juice! Would love to much on the pakora, enjoying sips of the tomato juice..!

      Reply
    43. Prabha

      June 06, 2011 at 10:15 am

      Lovely and refreshing combo, wish I could have it right now! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
    44. themustardseed

      February 28, 2012 at 1:37 am

      Delicious looking paneer pakoras. It is good to know about adding ghee to make it crisp. I love the tomato juice too. Never thought of making it sweet with elaichi. Very interesting!

      Reply
    45. ASH KUMAR

      April 30, 2013 at 6:16 pm

      paneer pakora,.its so nice n crispyyyyy..

      Reply
    46. Divya

      June 25, 2013 at 2:05 pm

      Yummy paneer pakora....just prepared for my son, he liked it very much(Me Too).
      Love your blog! I hav tried your recipes...till now all the tried recipes have been successful ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
    47. Divya

      June 25, 2013 at 2:05 pm

      yummy paneer pakora....just prepared for my son, he liked it very much...love your blog, have tried lot of your recipes...till now all have become successful ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
    48. parimala anand

      January 10, 2014 at 11:35 am

      can we use mozerralla cheese or cottage cheese in home made paneer recipes ?

      Reply
    49. shravani

      April 03, 2014 at 3:03 pm

      is there any alternative for deep frying ??

      Reply
    50. shravani

      April 03, 2014 at 3:03 pm

      if i dont want to deep fry them,what is the alternative?? plz suggest

      Reply

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