Panner Poppers

              

Paneer is such a versatile ingredient that whatever you make out of it, it will make you lick your fingers. Whether you make appetizer, main course or dessert out of Paneer it fits in each course so well. 

Today I'm going to make an appetizer from Paneer and i.e. Paneer Poppers. They serve as a great snack or appetizer. It's a complete party pleaser and can be enjoyed in any party, picnic or even in any grand occasion. 

Paneer poppers are everyone's favorite. You can add lot of veggies to make it healthy. There can be many variations to these paneer balls like cheese paneer balls, veggie paneer balls and the list goes on.

You can serve these Paneer Poppers to kids if you want to add veggies to their diet. I'm sure they will thoroughly enjoy them. 

Ingredients:

1. Paneer (Mashed): 1 1/2 cup

2. Boiled Potatoes: 1 cup

3. Grated Carrot: 1/2 cup

4. ChoppedCapsicum: 1/2 cup

5. Chopped Onions: 1/2 cup

6. Chopped Coriander Leaves: 1/4 cup

7.  Bread Crumbs: 1 cup

8. Corn Flour: 1/2 cup

9. Red Chili Powder: 1 tbsp

10. Cumin Powder: 1 tbsp

11. Chaat Masala: 1 tbsp

12. Garam Masala Powder: 1/2 tbsp

13. Kasuri Methi: 1 tbsp

14. Ginger-Garlic Paste: 1 tbsp

15. Turmeric: 1/4 tsp

16. Salt to taste

17. Oil for frying

Method:

1. In a bowl take the mashed paneer, and then add the boiled potatoes, grated carrots, chopped capsicum, chopped onions, and chopped coriander leaves.

2. Add the ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, chaat masala , cumin powder, salt, turmeric, garam masala powder and kasuri methi. Mix all these ingredients well until well combined.

3. Make small lemon size balls out of this paneer mixture and roll them in between your palms.  

4. In a bowl take some corn flour and mix it with water to make a slurry out of it. The slurry should neither be too thick nor too thin.

5. Take the paneer balls one by one and dip it into the cornflour mixture and then coat it nicely with the breadcrumbs.

6. Heat oil in a pan on medium heat and add the paneer poppers one buy one. Fry them until they turn golden brown in color from all the sides.

7. Take them out on a plate lined with paper towel to soak the excess oil. 

8. Serve these paneer poppers with dipping sauce of your choice and salad.

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